Artist Statement
The artwork which has been my focus for the last few months and will continue to be my focus for
the next year or two is embroidery based on the role of women in Mythology and Folklore. I was
inspired by my interest in religion and how it materially manifests itself in culture. The reason that I
chose embroidery as the vehicle for this theme is because embroidery has historically been a way of
controlling women. I also like the idea of Embroidery which is anti-pretty because embroidery has
been associated with images of pretty flowers for so long. I like the irony of Embroidery which is
gruesome. This is one of the major reasons why I have chosen to embroidery as a medium, and
chosen the scenes I have. Most of the stories which I have chosen to embroider are obscure; I have
for the most part stayed away from well known folktales.
The artwork which has been my focus for the last few months and will continue to be my focus for
the next year or two is embroidery based on the role of women in Mythology and Folklore. I was
inspired by my interest in religion and how it materially manifests itself in culture. The reason that I
chose embroidery as the vehicle for this theme is because embroidery has historically been a way of
controlling women. I also like the idea of Embroidery which is anti-pretty because embroidery has
been associated with images of pretty flowers for so long. I like the irony of Embroidery which is
gruesome. This is one of the major reasons why I have chosen to embroidery as a medium, and
chosen the scenes I have. Most of the stories which I have chosen to embroider are obscure; I have
for the most part stayed away from well known folktales.
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Education
Bachelors of Arts in Art 2006, University of Alaska Anchorage
Individual and two person exhibitions
International Gallery of contemporary art, Anchorage, Alaska/July, 2008
Hotcakes Gallery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 20th-August 19th, 2007
Truth or Dare 1st annual wearable art, Palmer Arts Council, March 3, 2007
Stitched Together, Mat-Su College, Oct 10th-18th 2006
Group Exhibitions
Skip the Mall, Black Maria Gallery, Los Angles, California, November 2008 (upcoming)
Girls, MF Gallery, New York, New York, February 15th- March 15th 2008
Attachments, International Gallery of Contemporary art, Anchorage, Alaska, February 1st-28th
Super Heroes, Poney Club Galery, Portland, Oregon, February 1st- 28th 2008
31 Grand, New York, New York, November 15th- December 15th 2007
Hyeana Gallery, Burbank, California,November 1st- indefinitely 2007
The Hive Gallery, Los Angles, California, November 3rd-November 30th 2007
Juried Exhibitions
32nd Annul All Alaska Juried exhibition, Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Award for best
body of work.
Second Annual Statewide Contemporary Art Juried Exhibition, IGCA, 3rd Place for Feral Blanket,
Chinnimasta, and Cerdine were also selected to be shown. May 5th-31st.
Art Fairs
101 Tokyo contemporary art fair, Tokyo Japan, with Galeria de Muerte, April 3rd-6th 2008
Aqua Art Miami, with Hotcakes Gallery, December 5th-10th, 2007
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Art 2006, University of Alaska Anchorage
Individual and two person exhibitions
International Gallery of contemporary art, Anchorage, Alaska/July, 2008
Hotcakes Gallery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 20th-August 19th, 2007
Truth or Dare 1st annual wearable art, Palmer Arts Council, March 3, 2007
Stitched Together, Mat-Su College, Oct 10th-18th 2006
Group Exhibitions
Skip the Mall, Black Maria Gallery, Los Angles, California, November 2008 (upcoming)
Girls, MF Gallery, New York, New York, February 15th- March 15th 2008
Attachments, International Gallery of Contemporary art, Anchorage, Alaska, February 1st-28th
Super Heroes, Poney Club Galery, Portland, Oregon, February 1st- 28th 2008
31 Grand, New York, New York, November 15th- December 15th 2007
Hyeana Gallery, Burbank, California,November 1st- indefinitely 2007
The Hive Gallery, Los Angles, California, November 3rd-November 30th 2007
Juried Exhibitions
32nd Annul All Alaska Juried exhibition, Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Award for best
body of work.
Second Annual Statewide Contemporary Art Juried Exhibition, IGCA, 3rd Place for Feral Blanket,
Chinnimasta, and Cerdine were also selected to be shown. May 5th-31st.
Art Fairs
101 Tokyo contemporary art fair, Tokyo Japan, with Galeria de Muerte, April 3rd-6th 2008
Aqua Art Miami, with Hotcakes Gallery, December 5th-10th, 2007
Bio
Annie Aube, growing up was a pretty typical child of the 80's worshiping such super stars as, She-Ra,
He-man, and Optimus Prime. Her days were mostly spent playing make believe in the woods behind
her house with her younger brother and sister (not as dangerous as you would expect, for one living in
Alaska). As she grew older she slowly became more and more of a dork, finding Lord of the Rings,
Labyrinth (David Bowie is so cool), and Graphic Novels (especially ones about Zombies). Now as the
age of 26 she still lives in Alaska with her husband David Leonard and their two cats. Recently
finishing her degree in art, she spends much of her time embroidering, playing with dolls, or watching
episodes of Sci Fi show with her husband.
Annie Aube, growing up was a pretty typical child of the 80's worshiping such super stars as, She-Ra,
He-man, and Optimus Prime. Her days were mostly spent playing make believe in the woods behind
her house with her younger brother and sister (not as dangerous as you would expect, for one living in
Alaska). As she grew older she slowly became more and more of a dork, finding Lord of the Rings,
Labyrinth (David Bowie is so cool), and Graphic Novels (especially ones about Zombies). Now as the
age of 26 she still lives in Alaska with her husband David Leonard and their two cats. Recently
finishing her degree in art, she spends much of her time embroidering, playing with dolls, or watching
episodes of Sci Fi show with her husband.
