Environmental
Artist
Mimi Gregoire Carpenter
is an acclaimed environmental artist, recognized for her unique
ability to spotlight often overlooked elements of coastal ecosystems.
Dubbed an "environmental artist" by the Farnsworth
Museum in Rockland, Maine, Carpenter's work celebrates the poetry
found in the humble aspects of marine life.
Exhibition History
Carpenter's work has been
exhibited extensively throughout New England. Her art has graced
the walls of prestigious institutions such as the Farnsworth
Museum in Rockland and Colby College in Waterville, Maine. She
has also showcased her pieces at the Worcester Science Center
in Massachusetts, and at multiple University of Maine campuses
including UNE in Biddeford and Westbrook, and UMA in Augusta.
Other notable exhibition venues include The Brick Store Museum
in Kennebunk, The Round Top Center for the Arts in Damariscotta,
Mt. Desert Biology Labs Gallery in Bar Harbor, and the Nonantum
Resort.
Gallery Representation
Carpenter's art is represented
by galleries across New England, reflecting the broad appeal
of her work. Her pieces can be found in galleries in Marblehead
and Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, as well as in several Maine
locations including Bar Harbor, Kennebunkport, Kennebunk, Rockland,
Northeast Harbor, Ogunquit, and Waterville.
Publications and Products
Carpenter's art has been
featured in several prominent publications, including Down East
Magazine, Maine Boats and Harbors Magazine, and La Vie Claire.
Her work has also been included in books such as "Passion
for Sea Glass" and "Women and the Sea." The University
of Maine Sea Grant has also featured her art.
In addition to her fine
art, Carpenter's work has been adapted for commercial products.
Her designs have been used by ELMS Puzzles, Stevens Linens, and
Cape Shore, bringing her artistic vision to a wider audience
through everyday items.
Children's Books
Carpenter has authored
and illustrated several children's books that reflect her passion
for marine life and coastal environments. Her published works
include "What the Sea Left Behind," "Mermaid In
a Tidal Pool," "Lucky Pebbles and Mermaids Tears,"
and "Seashore Treasures." These books introduce young
readers to the wonders of the seashore through Carpenter's unique
artistic perspective.
Special Engagements
As a testament to her
impact on Maine's art scene, Carpenter has served as a Touring
Artist and Artist in Residence for the Maine Arts Commission,
bringing her artistic vision to communities from Van Buren to
Kittery. She has also taken on leadership roles in the art community,
serving as the Director of Coastal Fine Arts Alliance's "Galleries
on the Green" program.
Artist Statement
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Carpenter's work is characterized
by her ability to find beauty in the often-overlooked aspects
of coastal ecosystems. As described in "Women and the Sea,"
published by La Vie Claire:
"Nothing is too lowly
for her to notice, not the knobby seaweed, not the humble razor
clam, not the ubiquitous barnacle, not the broken horseshoe crab
carapace. She singles them out, and through her eyes, they reveal
their poetry. Painting them as portraits, as species studies,
as Bachian pieces of point and counterpoint, Mimi Gregoire Carpenter
spotlights that which is often overlooked - discovered hiding
in rock piles, stranded by the tide, and tangled in flotsam."
This perspective defines
Carpenter's work, inviting viewers to see the extraordinary in
the ordinary and to appreciate the delicate balance of coastal
ecosystems.
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