User:JaquelineP06/sandbox

Background
Kim Abeles was born in the year 1952 (71 years old) in Richmond Heights, MO. She is an American artist and a retired professor. She creates art that has many different meanings. She attended Ohio University and graduated with her Bachelors of fine arts. She also attended the University of California, Irvine, and graduated with a Master of Fine Arts. She has received the National and International Acclaim for her 1987 Exhibit Smog Collectors. She has also written books known as Kim Abeles, Crafts, Cookery, and Country Living.

Accomplishments
Walk a Mile in My Shoes was created by Kim Abeles in order to share the stories of many. The art was created after the saying to walk in my shoes in order to truly understand what someone is going through.

Pearls of Wisdom at Skirball Cultural Center in Brentwood Los Angeles September 13, 2011, through February 26, 2012. End the Violence, tackles the critical social issue of domestic violence. She created her art in order to show social change and show her history as a survivor by creating transformative art.

A Survey at Fresno Art Museum at Fresno California from July 30, 2022, through January 08, 2023. She was the 33rd women artist to be honored by the Museum’s Council of 100. She provided examples of her work relating to social and political consciousness. Some pieces address homeless women or even women prisoners working as firefighters. Some art focuses on climate change and how trees are affected as well as humans. The art was provided to raise awareness to the viewers and see what is happening on Earth. Weather Report: Art & Climate Change at BMoCA, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art at Boulder Colorado from SEP 14, 2007 - DEC 21, 2007. Created a visual dialogue based on climate change. It is created to attract and inspire/educate the viewers. Share awareness and discuss actions on environmental issues in order to create a better future.

Grow at Morono Kiang Gallery located in Los Angeles California from June 26, 2010, through August 21, 2010. They explored the power of art as a catalyst. The artist showed their perspective on the state of our society through their own art. They showed a path for change through their art. Helped viewers make their own way for a positive change.

Art and Activism in the US: Selections from the Permanent Collection at Montgomery Art Center, Pomona College Museum of Art in Claremont California from January 22, 2013, through April 14, 2013. Made art relating to political activism. From posters based on different campaigns of political candidates to civil rights organizations. Prints or paintings show broader social and political issues like pollution, agricultural and even industrial workers, and racial intolerance.

Speak for the Trees at the Southern California Art Projects and Exhibitions located in Corona Del Mare, California from July 16 2011 through September 05, 2011. In order to bring art show arboreal experiences and show awareness of the importance of trees.

Gracias a La Vida- Holiday Exhibition at the Courtier Gallery located in Park La Brea, Los Angeles from December 06, 2008, through January 10, 2009. Thanks to the Life exhibition. Shows appreciation for being alive and experiencing life. Shows change in physical, spiritual, economic, and political areas

Empire of Dirt at Paul Robeson Galleries, Rutgers University at Newark, New Jersey from January 20, 2015, through April 01, 2015. They show how dirt can be many things from showing poor hygiene to growing plants. They created art using dirt in order to widen the dialogue of dirt.

Hurry Slowly at the University Art Museum, California State University, Long Beach from September 06, 2022, through December 22, 2022. It shows how the museum has grown and it helps viewers see why art is collected and broadcasted for people. They have collecting events and connect with disciplines taught on the campus.

Carte Blanche at Avenue 50 Studio, Los Angeles from February 08, 2020, through March 21, 2020. The artists explore the magical powers of cards