Amy Archinal : original paintings by an Asheville artist
BIO
I was born in Richmond, VA and have an MFA in painting from the University of New Orleans, LA and my BA in Studio Art and English from the University of Richmond, VA. I have been exhibiting work in galleries since 1983 and have had over 25 solo exhibitions. My work was featured in the film
sex lies and videotape in 1989. I was a resident at the Millay Colony in 1981.
I lived for a long time in the garden district of New Orleans and have been deeply influenced by the vibrant color, music and culture there. I now live in Asheville NC and I love painting this amazing landscape.
I am a Phoenix Rising Yoga therapist and Yoga teacher and specialize in embodied practices that promote presence and creativity.
I believe painting was my first introduction to meditation, and still my most accessible connection to spirit.
Collections:
Media General
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
National Institute of Health
Health South
City of Montgomery Health Department
Richmond Renaissance Ramada
Lykes Shipping
E.R.Carpenter
Virginia National Bank
Exhibitions:
My work has been shown at numerous galleries and museums including:
Page Bond Gallery, Richmond, VA
CAC New Orleans, LA
SECCA, Winston-Salem, NC
The Virginia Museum of Fine Art, Richmond, VA
Leon Loard Gallery, Montgomery AL
Tilden-Foley Gallery, New Orleans, LA
Ariodante Gallery , New Orleans, LA
Gallery G , Pittsburgh, PA
Carol Robinson Gallery, New Orleans, LA
Delgado College ,New Orleans, LA
1708 East Main, Richmond, VA
Walter C. Rawls Museum, Cortland, VA
