ARTIST
Squeak Carnwath
Squeak Carnwath, born in Abington, Pennsylvania in 1947, is an American artist recognized for her vibrant paintings, prints, and installations. With a BFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts and an MFA from UC Berkeley, her work blends abstraction with figuration, often featuring text and personal symbols. Carnwath's richly layered paintings, characterized by bold colors and brushstrokes, have been showcased internationally and are part of esteemed collections like the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Additionally, she's an esteemed educator, having taught at institutions including UC Berkeley and UC Davis, and has received accolades such as a Guggenheim Fellowship. She currently resides and works in Oakland, California.
Biography
Born: 1947, Abington, Pennsylvania
Squeak Carnwath is an American artist known for her colorful and expressive paintings, prints, and installations. Born in Abington, Pennsylvania in 1947, Carnwath received her BFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts in 1971 and her MFA from the University of California, Berkeley in 1973. Carnwath's work is characterized by a unique blend of abstraction and figuration, often incorporating text, symbols, and personal iconography. Her paintings are layered with rich, vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes, creating a sense of depth and movement.
Throughout her career, Carnwath has exhibited extensively in the United States and abroad, including solo shows at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Oakland Museum of California, and the University of Michigan Museum of Art. Her work is also included in numerous public collections, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the National Gallery of Art.
In addition to her artistic practice, Carnwath has also been a dedicated educator, teaching at institutions such as the California College of Arts and Crafts, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, Davis. She has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Arts grant. Carnwath currently lives and works in Oakland, California.
