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Born in 1945 in Racine, WI, United States


1970, M.F.A., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

1969, M.S., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

1967, B.A., University of Wisconsin , Whitewater, WI


"The evolution of my painting style began with large abstract stained canvases. In graduate school I developed this style using many layers of acrylic paint and fabric dye wash, which would bleed into the unsized canvas to create horizons and surfaces involving a transparent depth and luminosity. The lacy edges of color fields were a very important part of each piece.

Many years later, as I was exposed to impressionistic physical settings in France, noticing the light first hand and the textural, almost pointillist surfaces in nature and centuries-old buildings, I began introducing subject matter to my work. Although visually the paintings seemed to have changed drastically, I still used the same technique previously developed.

I interspersed my layers of wash now on primed canvas with the introduction of small brushstrokes of oil paint. Small sections of each canvas, however, could stand as independent abstract work. My style of Impressionism retains the subtle luminosity of my past work, giving the ground a very granular quality, as seen especially in recreated stonework. The impasto oil is very vibrant as it sits on top of the natural ground. The result is a wonderful tension and play between the subtle and the vibrant.

My work continues to evolve with constant new subject matter perceived in different ways and ever-improving changes in technique. The end result is a setting that is not trite, but with a natural visual depth and quality found in my interpretation of a work of fine art."

Faith Lund, April 2000

  • Selected Solo Exhibitions
    • 1995: Unitarian Society, Milwaukee, WI

    • 1994: Marco Island Art Association, Marco Island, FL

    • 1993: Main Street Café, Hartford, WI

    • 1992:
        First Wisconsin Bank, Milwaukee, WI

        Trommel Crow Galleria, Milwaukee, WI

    • 1975: Bradley Galleries, Milwaukee, WI

    • 1972: First Unitarian Society, Milwaukee, WI

    • 1971: Wustum Museum, Racine, WI

    • 1970: Fine Arts Gallery, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI


  • Selected Group Exhibitions
    • 1992-99: DeLind Gallery of Fine Art, Milwaukee, WI

    • 1996 and 1985: Crossman Gallery, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI

    • 1995:
        Federal Building, Milwaukee, WI

        Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee, WI

    • 1991: Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI, "Ideas/Images"

    • 1989: Bank One, Milwaukee, WI, "Ideas/Images"

    • 1989: Bank One, Milwaukee, WI, "Ideas/Images"

    • 1989 and 1970-78: Marine Bank, Milwaukee, WI

    • 1989 and 1970-78: Marine Bank, Milwaukee, WI

    • 1970-78: Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI

    • 1974-75: Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI

    • 1974: West Bend Museum of Art, West Bend, WI

    • 1973: First Wisconsin Center, Milwuakee, WI

    • 1972: Wisconsin Painters and Sculpture Show, Milwuakee, WI


    • Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C.

    • Fine Arts Gallery, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

    • Wustum Museum, Racine, WI

    • David Barnett Gallery, Milwaukee, WI

    • Bank of Janesville, Janesville, WI

    • Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI

    • Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI

    • West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, West Bend, WI

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    Selection of works from Faith Lund

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    • 1992, Century Artist, PBS, Milwaukee, WI

    • 1985, 1984: First Place, Magic Market Place, West Bend, WI

    • 1976: Robert Rolfs Purchase Award, Magic Market Place, West Bend, WI

    • 1975: Karl Katzch Purchase Award, Magic Market Place, West Bend, WI

    • 1969: First Place, Wustum Museum, Racine, WI

    • 1968: Purchase Award, Wustum Museum, Racine, WI

    • 1967: Second Place, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

    Read what the press is saying about Faith Lund

    • Auer, James. “Channel 10 Auction, Featured Artists Do Each Other a Favor.” The Milwaukee Journal. April 26, 1992. Cover, T3.

    • “West Bend Artist Featured in Friends Auction.” West Bend Daily News. February 24, 1992. A-3.

    • WTMJ-TV, Special Art Program. Sponsored by the Milwaukee Art Museum. Exhibition and Demonstration of work. 1971.

    • "Century Artist," WMVS-TV. 1999.

    • WGBY-TV, Juried Exhibition/Televised Auction. Springfield, MA