Statement

This series explores the simple idea of moonlight through clouds. Working originally from images of moonlight over a beach, the images then evolved into more abstract interpretations that emphasize the ability of clouds to reflect a myriad of colors. At times, I feel the clouds are the best scenery in the city. Sitting in a car in traffic, I find myself staring out at the beautiful sky filled with clouds or clear and blue. The clouds parade across the sky of their own design. The light piercing through is brighter than anything around but the sun. At night the moon provides the backlighting for the clouds adding a new set of colors to the palette.

Nature is full of mystery offering great subject matter for realism or abstraction. My goal is to blend the two. Inspiration from nature is nothing new actually it’s a fundamental concept for most artists to work from. I found though that I was impressed by cloud formations but had not imagined using them as content for my work because of the sheer simplicity of the idea. When I discovered I wanted to learn more, I found a whole world of information and material that I could explore. Now I feel I have just begun studying water vapor in the air and all the magic it holds.

Bio

Education

2005

MFA in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Georgia State University, Magna Cum Laude, Atlanta, GA

1995

Post-Graduate Work at Georgia Institute of Technology. Atlanta, GA

1994

BA in Studio Art, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

1993

BFA in Art and Design, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Employment

2006- Present

Instructor- Savannah College of Art and Design

1997- 2006

Atlanta College of Art, Instructor in Painting and Design

2002 –2003

Georgia State University Instructor of Record for Drawing

1999 to Present

Private Painting Instructor

1995

GTA at Georgia Institute of Technology for Junior Studio & History of Industrial Design

1991

L'Agence/Visage Osaka, Japan Summer Work Program

Exhibitions

2009

“Test Run” –Group show at Kibbee Gallery

“Spotlight on Art” –Group Invitational show to benefit Trinity School

“Evening – Morning” Solo show at Radial, Decatur

2008

“Small Works” Group show at Atelier 43

“Moonlight” –Solo show at Art Space International

“Debris” – Group show at Lenny’s to benefit Tornado victims in Cabbagetown

“Viva 08” –Atlanta Human Rights Campaign Silent Auction

“Spotlight on Art” –Group Invitational show to benefit Trinity School

“Fall Fair” – Atlantic Station

2007

"Little Things Mean Alot" Group show at Swan Coach House Gallery

"Pink" Group Show and Benefit for Komen Foundation at Soho Myriad Gallery

"Organic Abstraction" Solo show at A la Mode

"Pin Up" Group show at MOCA GA

"Levels Apart" Solo show at Radial, Decatur

"Channels and Layers" Solo show at Pangaea

"Domicile" at 'Paint in the Pods' at the Sundial, Westin Peachtree Plaza

"Structures" Solo show of new work by Jules Cozine at Art Space International

2006

"Big Angel Blowout" Curator Susan Bridges –Group show at Whitespace

Collier Hills Tour of Homes –at "Sequoyah" -the Frank Lloyd Wright house by his protégé Robert Green

"Made in the Shade" Curator Susan Bridges –Group show at Whitespace

2005

"Concept/Conception" Solo Show at Garage Projects in Castleberry Hill

MOCA GA Annual "Pin Up" Show

"Kaleidoscope" – Atlanta College of Art Community Education Faculty Show at Gallery 100

"Small Works" Show at Swan Coach House Gallery

2004

MOCA GA Annual "Pin Up" Show

Art Papers Magazine Annual Art Auction at Mason Murer Gallery

"Unsilent Night" Group Show at Eyedrum

Featured Artist in Street of Dreams “Best of Show” Home – Anne Marie Hendry –Dsgr, Peachtree City

"Paradigm" Atlanta College of Art Faculty Show at Gallery 100

2003

MOCA Ga Annual "Pin Up" Show

"Fridge Show" Works on Paper Invitational by the Fifth Class group at Garage Projects

"Big Angel Blowout", Curator: Susan Bridges of Some Call it Art

"Under Water" Solo Show at Salsa Restaurant & Bar

Art Papers Magazine Annual Art Auction at Artscool, City Hall East

"Synergy" Atlanta College of Art Faculty Show at Gallery 100

2002

MOCA Ga Annual "Pin Up" Show

Art Papers Magazine Annual Art Auction at Artscool, City Hall East

GSU Juried Exhibition, Juror: Lisa Fischman Atlanta College of Art Gallery Director

"Art in the Garden Show" for Skyland Trail, Curator: Pat Williams

"Full Moon Project" for Aids Survival Project, Curator: Cathy Byrd

"Made in the Shade" Show, Curator: Susan Bridges of Some Call it Art

"Fusion" Atlanta College of Art Community Education Faculty Show at Gallery 100

2001

GSU Drawing Marathon Exhibitor- Curator Craig Dongoski

"Aquavivarium" Solo Show at Wiretree LLC in King Plow Arts Center

"Random Channels" at Eyedrum Gallery, Curator: Craig Dongoski

"Spiroscopic" at Youngblood Gallery,

Generation Green Show & Auction for the Georgia Conservancy at Scout

"Some Call it Art" Show, Curator: Susan Bridges of Some Call it Art

"Be there, the Ides of March" GSU Juried Exhibition, Juror: Marianne Lambert

Awards & Honors

2009

“The Big Finish” -High Museum of Art Annual Art Auction

Selected for Georgia Association of Women Lawyers Benefit

2007

“The Big Finish” -High Museum of Art Annual Art Auction

Selected for Georgia Association of Women Lawyers Benefit

Selected for March of Dimes Benefit sponsored by Ted’s Montana Grill at Canoe

"Chairish the Future" Selected for Chair Design Auction

2004

Ernest G. Welch Fellowship Recipient Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

2003

Ernest G. Welch Fellowship Recipient Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

2002

Hambidge Center for Creative Arts Art Auction

Ernest G. Welch Fellowship Recipient Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

2002-2005

Dean's List Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

1993-1994

Dean's List University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Professional Activities

2008

Figurative Painting- Intensive Workshop at The Armory with Steven Assael

2003

Member CAA –College Art Association and Conference Attendee

2001-2005

Art Student Union Member Georgia State University

1998

Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center Silent Auction Chairman for their annual Art Party

1993-94

UGA Art Student Union Member

1989

University of Georgia Study Abroad In Cortona, Italy, Fall Quarter Studied with Herb Creecy

Publications

2009

Piedmont Review –May Issue “Jules Cozine -Local Artist” by Jennifer Taylor

2007

Piedmont Review- November Issue Ala Mode show Vol. 14 #10 by Julie Herron Carson

2005

"Just Looking" by Stacie Lindner 11/05 Castleberry Hill Arts District journal, Review of Concept/Conception

2004

"Education Opportunities" by Laura Raines, 2/04 Atlanta Journal Constitution

2000

Artistic Gardening, by Isabel Gonzalez, Atlanta Citymag May Issue

1997

"Drawing a Bead on Work" by Tinah Saunders, 1/16 Atlanta Journal Constitution

1994

"Computer Art" Review of Deregulation Show at UGA by John Hawkins 7/27

Art Vine "Deregulation" Review by John Hawkins, 6/20

1994-95

"Art in Athens" Flagpole Guide to Athens, by John Hawkins

Selected Collections

• Karin Slaughter- Bestselling author, Atlanta, GA
• Chicago Wacker Hotel- Chicago, IL
• Braden Feldman Real Estate – Atlanta, GA
• Cartel Real Estate- Atlanta, GA
• Atlanta Cardiology Group –Atlanta, GA
• Village Capital Inc., Atlanta, GA
• WTR Memory Beads – Atlanta, GA
• Wiretree, Atlanta, GA
• Guardian Capital Management Inc., Atlanta, GA
• Petfolio , Atlanta, GA
• Voltz Clarke, New York, NY
• Pump Audio, Tivoli, NY
• Multiverse, London, UK
• Latham Photography, New Orleans, LA
• A La Mode Salon, Altanta, GA
• Cinda Boomershine of Cinda B, Atlanta, GA
• Haverty Hollow, Atlanta, GA

Press

• 2009 Piedmont Review –May Issue “Jules Cozine -Local Artist” by Jennifer Taylor
• 2007 Piedmont Review- November Issue Ala Mode show Vol. 14 #10 by Julie Herron Carson
• 2005 "Just Looking" by Stacie Lindner 11/05 Castleberry Hill Arts District journal, Review of Concept/Conception
• 2004 "Education Opportunities" by Laura Raines, 2/04 Atlanta Journal Constitution
• 2000 Artistic Gardening, by Isabel Gonzalez, Atlanta Citymag May Issue
• 1997 "Drawing a Bead on Work" by Tinah Saunders, 1/16 Atlanta Journal Constitution
• 1994 "Computer Art" Review of Deregulation Show at UGA by John Hawkins 7/27
• 1994 Art Vine "Deregulation" Review by John Hawkins, 6/20
• 1994-95 "Art in Athens" Flagpole Guide to Athens, by John Hawkins