Joanne Julian

Joanne Julian is an Armenian/American artist. She is known for her works on paper of our organic world, and has mastered several media over her long career. These include printmaking, botanical and avian illustration, Zen Buddhist ink painting, calligraphy, and abstract composition.[1] Julian is an artist whose oeuvre is informed by Zen aesthetics.[2] She creates calligraphic ink strokes and splashes in a very energetic yet thoughtful manner. The artist has traveled extensively, most significant are her visits to Japan where she observed and absorbed the techniques of Zen masters.[3] In her drawings of koi and birds in particular one can sense this influence and reverence for that aesthetic.

References

Donelan, Charles (2017-05-01). "Joanne Julian: "Defying Darkness: Selected Works 2009-2016" at the Carnegie Art Museum". art ltd. magazine. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
Geer, Suvan (May 2017). "Visual Art Source". www.visualartsource.com. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
McArthur, Meher (September 2015). "Zen Buddhist Aesthetics in the Works of Joanne Julian | Buddhistdoor". www.buddhistdoor.net. Retrieved 2019-03-10.

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[1] Donelan, Charles (2017-05-01). "Joanne Julian: "Defying Darkness: Selected Works 2009-2016" at the Carnegie Art Museum". art ltd. magazine. Retrieved 2019-03-10.

[2] Geer, Suvan (May 2017). "Visual Art Source". www.visualartsource.com. Retrieved 2019-03-10.

[3] McArthur, Meher (September 2015). "Zen Buddhist Aesthetics in the Works of Joanne Julian | Buddhistdoor". www.buddhistdoor.net. Retrieved 2019-03-10.