Basic Information

• About me

  A painting begins with drawing on the canvas. The compositional elements are abstract and I work on them intuitively. Later, stepping back, I may sense associative elements in the painting. It is important that these elements be universal forms – something that isn’t too literal but might be understood by or at least create intrigue for anyone anywhere. On another level, there is the uncertain space created by the overlapping forms. The space may seem to be inside or outside: exposed or concealed. This ambiguity is critical. The use of small marks to create pattern and intensity of color is an important aspect of many of the paintings. Interpretation is left to the individual viewer. My intention is that the paintings evoke feelings left behind by a dream, an emotion, or a memory without being limited to the specific details of the event itself.

• Resume

  Ellen Soffer is the proud recipient of several solo and group exhibitions. Her art resume is highlighted with solo exhibits at venues such as the Peacock Gallery at Georgia Middle State College in Cochran, GA, the Magale Library at Centenary College in Shreveport, LA and the East Bank Gallery in Bossier City, LA among others. Her group exhibitions include the "8th Louisiana Fine Arts Showcase," at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA, "Working it Out" at The Painting Center in NYC, "Surface" at The Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery at Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA and “Fresh Faces” at the Bath House Cultural Center in Dallas, TX.Soffer was awarded with an artist residency at the Ragdale Foundation in Lake Forest, IL in 1984, 1988, and 1993. She also received the Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s Visual Arts Fellowship in 2007. Most recently, Soffer’s work was chosen for Studio Visit magazine and she spoke at Middle Georgia State College on her most recent body of work entitled, The Shimmer Series.Ellen Soffer obtained her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and BFA from her birthplace of Philadelphia at the Philadelphia College of Art. Soffer currently resides in Shreveport, LA where she continues her practice at a local art studio. For more information about the artist or her work visit http://www.EllenSoffer.com.