ARTIST STATEMENT
George Halvorson’s art reveals an everyday life in which the viewer is invited to pause and reflect.
Offering moments of tranquility, he employs the disciplines of his design background and its classic elements in creating his carefully considered compositions.
While the world may feel consumed by uncertainty and doubt, George Halvorson’s art rejects cynicism. His paintings offer a counter narrative of optimism and hope, recognizing a shared humanity within ordinary moments. He embraces the occasions when life is good and celebrates what is to be human with a voice of kinship and empathy. His finely wrought paintings strive to portray strength in the commonplace, and gratitude in the small moments.
Graphic clarity provides reassuring balance within Halvorson’s work. Intentionally controlling the path of the eye’s focus, the artist takes his viewers on a journey within his paintings. The subtle use of color, pattern, and the precise placement of objects direct the gaze within a hierarchy of importance. He works to infuse his work with a sense of stability, security, and comfort through his mastery of graphic balance and visual control.
Using a palette of vibrant and evocative hues, Halvorson works to capture a particular mood and the essence of each moment through a synthesis of color, light, and texture. His discerning use of single-source light creates dimension and contrast, while hearkening back to the Old Masters. The texture he employs is both visual and tactile. His selective use of pattern and a softly finished surface add a playful personality to the story.
With a wink, Halvorson reminds us that the small moments in life aren’t so minor after all. Much of life is lived in small moments. Miss them and one risks missing the lessons, wisdom, and happiness they offer.
ARTIST CV
GEORGE HALVORSON
American, b.1952
Lives and works in Minneapolis MN
EDUCATION
1974-1975 BFA Minneapolis College of Art and Design
1973-1974 California College of the Arts
1971-1972 University of Minnesota
RECENT EXHIBITIONS
2024 Waterworks 2024 Group Show
Ric Michel Fine Art, Southampton NY
2024 5th Anniversary Show, Group Show
Rubine Red Gallery, Palm Springs CA
2023 Wonderings, Solo Show
Rubine Red Gallery, Palm Springs CA
2022 Paintings+, Group Show
Douglas Flanders Fine Art, Minneapolis MN
2021 New 22, Solo Show
Douglas Flanders Fine Art, Minneapolis MN
COLLECTIONS
Private Collection, New York NY
Private Collection, Baltimore MD
Private Collection, Palm Beach FL
Private Collection, Mumbai India
Private Collection, Phoenix AZ
Private Collection, Los Angeles CA
Private Collection, Minneapolis MN
Private Collection, Palm Springs CA
Private Collection, Saint Paul MN
Private Collection, Park City UT
Private Collection, Asheville NC
Private Collection, Laguna Beach CA
Private Collection, Houston TX
PROFESSIONAL
Executive Board Experience
1997-1999 Board of Directors Member
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
1998-1999 Ad Hoc Professor
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2001-2003 Board of Directors Member
Penumbra Theatre, St. Paul MN
Professional Work Experience & Recognition
1976-2016 Art Director/Creative Director
Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and Chicago
1976-2016 Numerous National/International awards
Clio Awards, Cannes Film Festival, and multiple other.
Contemporary Paintings by Minneapolis Artist George Halvorson