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Virginia Conroy

Entitled Resurrection Place #2, this 1964 mixed media abstract on board is by California artist Virginia Conroy (1922-2006). Singularly focused on the marriage of science, religion and art, Virginia Conroy spent over half a century imbuing her pieces with the spiritual energy latent in all living things. Conroy graduated from Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles, CA, in 1944 with a degree in commercial art. While her education primed her for cartoon and fashion illustration, Conroy transitioned away from commercialism to represent Pierre Theilhard de Chardins theory of spiritual evolution. After moving to Monterey, CA in 1950, her art continued to capture the interconnected nature of science, spirituality, ethnicity, and the cosmos. Conroys exploration of humanity’s collective evolution complemented the socially conscientious work of her sister, Pat Carey, and the renowned cartoons of her husband, Eldon Dedini.

1964
Mixed Media on Board
21″x26″ framed, 18″x24″ unframed

Signed, dated and titled on the back. Excellent vintage condition. Double framed in the original artist-built frame inside a contemporary wood floater frame with a brushed black finish and gold detail.