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The land and the people who posses it are my inspiration. Nature is a source of renewal for me.
Using narrative and imagery as pattern, I create interplay between the abstract and the representational while I explore both surface and meaning. Land maps are major elements in my art. Metaphors evolve from map forms and merge with memories to translate history.
Process invents my creation. I start with an idea. One idea leads to another as one paint stroke leads to the next. |
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| Artist Biography |
| Kathryn Vermillion is an internationally recognized artist, gifted educator and accomplished businesswoman. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Oregon State University in 1978 and her Master of Fine Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design in 1994. Usually when you call in an artist, that's exactly what you get – an artist. Good art, but questionable business understanding. When you call Kathryn Vermillion you get an artist who knows business. |
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Known as "Katie Vermillion" to friends and family, Kathryn has enjoyed a successful career in the energy industry for 28 years. Starting out as a field landman working in Louisiana, Arkansas, Michigan and Texas, Kathryn Vermillion later joined in the start-up and operation of several successful energy companies
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In 1983, Kathryn Vermillion became partner in Park Oil & Gas, Inc, a privately held company that owned and operated domestic on-shore and off-shore properties, building reserves through acquisition. Kathryn Vermillion served as landman and corporate executive at Park until 1990, when the company sold its properties.
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In 1991, Kathryn Vermillion co-founded Vertex Oil & Gas, Corp., again active in the acquisition and divestiture of producing properties.
In 2005, Kathryn formed K. A. Vermillion Properties LLC and continues to pursue investment opportunities in oil and gas properties. |
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With a head for business, Kathryn's heart remains faithful to the arts. She is an accomplished artist with a notable exhibition record featuring her collection of mixed media artworks reflecting her fascination with land maps and her love for the land.
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Kathryn Vermillion's artwork was featured on the cover of Landman Magazine in 1995. Kathryn Vermillion was selected to exhibit at the U.S. Residence to the United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland from 1994-1998 with other prominent American Artists (including Georgia O'Keeffe and Peter Max). In 1998, Kathryn Vermillion designed the Centennial Print for Frisco, TX. In 2003, she created the TCU Heritage Print for Texas Christian University Dallas Alumni Scholarship Fund.
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Offering a rare blend of creative and operational strengths, Kathryn Vermillion excels at helping people and organizations reach their potential.
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In 1984, Kathryn Vermillion received the AAPL National Leadership Award for outstanding accomplishment in providing incentives towards excellence in others.
In 2004, Kathryn Vermillion received the PTA Life Membership Award for Distinguished Service to Youth and won an Incentive Grant from Plano Futures Foundation for her innovative public school arts program.
As a former Director of the Texas Sculpture Association and as a Founding Director of Frisco Association for the Arts, Kathryn Vermillion continues to be actively involved in promoting the arts in the community. |
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