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B.F.A., Pratt Institute, New York, NY

M.F.A., Brooklyn College, New York, NY


"My realism has always been concerned with mood and the effects of light and shadow. Coming from an abstract tradition, structure, geometry and the traces of process have also been important to me. Painting cityscapes allowed me to explore these concerns.

In the images of the changing Meatpacking district of New York, mood dominates. The overhangs, the architecture and the shadows fascinated me. These paintings are somewhat loosely handled to emphasize the impermanence of the subject.

In the cityscapes painted from the World Trade Center, the vast panoramic view and the changing light and weather conditions presented new challenges. I was also intrigued by the aerial views from my window; the solidity of the architecture contrasting with the movement of traffic."

Diana Freedman-Shea, October 2003

  • Selected Solo Exhibitions
    • 2004: Recent Work, Noho gallery, New York, NY

    • 2003: Cityscapes, Noel Fine Art, Bronxville, NY

    • 2002: Vistas and Views, Noho gallery, New York, NY

    • 2000: Here Comes the Money, There Goes the Neighborhood, Noho gallery, New York, NY

    • 1999: The National Zoo, Wild Life Art Festival, Washington, DC

    • 1998: Paintings and Prints, Noho gallery, New York, NY

    • 1997: Monkey Business and Other Business, Noho gallery, New York, NY

    • 1996: Elephants, Bella Luna, New York, NY

    • 1995: Elephant Weekend, The Bronx Zoo, New York, NY

    • 1994: Elephants, Noho gallery, New York, NY

    • 1991: Large Animals, Noho gallery, New York, NY

    • 1988: Inside-Outside, Noho gallery, New York, NY

    • 1987: A Quiet Sensibility, Marie Pellicone gallery, New York, NY


  • Selected Group Exhibitions
    • 2003: Christmas Exhibition, Noel Fine Art, Bronxville, NY

    • 2002:
        - On Ice, Noho Gallery, New York, NY

        - Invitational, Prince Street Gallery, New York, NY

    • 2001: Members and Founding Members, Noho Gallery, New York, NY

    • 2000:
        - Cow Parade 2000, Vincent Van Gogh, Riverside Park, New York, NY

        - Printmaking Workshop 2000, Tokyo, Japan

    • 1999: Celebrating Creativity: Teachers and Artists, The Maxine Greene Center for the Arts, New York, NY

    • 1997: Animals, Baton-Rouge Veterinary College, Baton-Rouge, LA

    • 1996:
        - Animal Attractions, Park Avenue Atrium, New York, NY

        - Primates in Art and Illustration, American Association of Primatologists, University of WisconsinMadison, WI

        - Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY

    • 1995:
        - Under Pressure - Juried Print exhibition, Mesa Art Center, Mesa, AZ

        - Traveling Print Exhibition, National Association of Women Artists

        - Art Lending Program, Albright-Knox Museum, Buffalo, NY


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    Selection of works from Diana Freedman-Shea

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    • Gallery and Studio. 2000, 2002

    • Artspeak. 1987, 1988, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

    • The Villager. "Critic's Choice, April 1994