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BONNIE DA ROCHA
I was born in Los Angeles, and grew up in Santa Monica, California.
I now live in Orange County. My garden is full of huge, rare and
lethal cacti. I have a 37 year-old parrot. He is a magnificent
animal.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Much of my work focuses on isolation, self-imposed boundaries
and imaginary fears. I create images that are symbolic of the
struggles against inactivity and submission. I believe it is important
to acknowledge the dark side as a valid part of our psyches. To
deny this aspect is to never know the entire truth. We all cast
a shadow.
The human being is an endless source of inspiration to me. The
structure, shapes and motion of the organic form are a visual
paradise.
MEDIA
I work in a variety of media using whatever suits the concept
and mood of the piece. This approach allows me freedom to experiment
and be receptive to intuitive processes. I love to draw. I keep
a sketchbook and visually record my ideas and observations. Many
of my paintings originated from these sketchbooks/ journals.
CURRENT
I paint and draw commissioned work for clients who want a representation
of a unique vision or experience they've had. I just completed
four books which include my drawings, paintings, prints and photography.
I show my work in local (Orange County) galleries. I'm also working
on a public art project.
EXHIBITIONS
2006
"Wall in the Hall", Santa Ana District Office, Orange,
CA
Art Angles Gallery, Orange, CA
2005
Art Angles Gallery, Orange, CA
"Wall in the Hall", Santa Ana District Office, Orange,
CA
Santa Ana College Main Art Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
Karma Centre, Irvine, Ca
2004
Art Angles Gallery, Orange, CA
"Wall in the Hall", Santa Ana District Office, Orange,
CA
Santa Ana College Main Art Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
Old Town Gallery, Tustin, CA
2003
Yellowstone Fundraiser, Laguna Beach, CA
"Wall in the Hall", Santa Ana District Office, Orange,
CA
Santa Ana College Main Art Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
RSCC Operations Center, Santa Ana, CA
2002
Santa Ana College Main Art Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
2001
"Pulp Fiction", Santa Ana Main Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
Mathew Cruz Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
2000
Mathew Cruz Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
1999
"An Event", Donated 50 original works for a fundraiser
for Senator Joseph Dunn,
Santa Ana, CA
Journalism Association of Community College, Santa Ana, CA
Legacy Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
Orange County Center for the Arts, Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana College Main Art Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
1998
Chemers Art Gallery, Tustin, CA
Gugenheim Art Gallery, Orange, CA
West 17th Magazine Cover Illustration, Santa Ana, CA
RSC Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana College Main Art Gallery, Santa Ana, CA
