HomeMy WebLinkAboutConley-Davey Artist Statement & Bio 2017 Mige Conley Davey
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"I am a multi-media artist working across several disciplines: oil, mixed-
media, acrylics, charcoal, encaustics, collages, water color, and
monotypes.
A recurring theme of my work is layering using figurative and literal
images, symbols, icons, and found objects. I continue this layering
process, sometimes years, until I feel I have an intimate understanding
of my subject and its story.
then reverse the layering process and begin stripping away any
unnecessary elements in hopes of revealing the vulnerable underbelly of
my subject ... using good design and any elements of art available."
BIOGRAPHY
Mige Conley Davey was born in Southwest Virginia and moved to
California after graduating from University of Tennessee with a B.A. in
Art and Business. She continued her studies with the University of
California, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, New York
University, as well as art workshops worldwide. During her 28 years in
California Mige had her own fashion design business in addition to free
lance fashion illustration & design, as well as worked in sales and
marketing for the high tech industries in and around Silicone Valley.
In 1999 Mige retired from the business world, obtained her antiques and
art appraisal certification from NYU, and returned to the east coast to
concentrate on her art and family. She considers her workshops the
most inspiring as having met and worked with many renown artists of
our time who have shared with her their many different techniques and
philosophies.
Mige has been a studio and graphic design artist for the last 18 years
living in Virginia and Cape Canaveral, Florida selling primarily through
commission and special projects of inspiration.