Marlies Ihmels-Herget

(a.k.a. Marlies Ihmels - German-American) is known for her aesthetic designs and fine paintings which have inspired many followers and collectors world wide. Born in Germany, she has lived and worked in Europe and the United States. Her works of fine art and design are based on the principals of structural balance thus conveying a distinct inner harmony.

The Vision

Her interest is a new dialogue which incorporates feelings and intellect, therefore creating a new all-inclusive view versus representations of post-modern deconstruction. The all-encompassing expression is independent of style, content and context. It is revealed through the composition.  The position and proportion of all elements as they relate to each other and their environment are thereby creating meaning.  The meaning can be recognized on both levels, that of feeling (unconscious) and intellect (conscious). In its purest state the integration of feeling and intellect may communicate a certain aliveness.  This form of expression is not limited to painting and will be perceived as highly aesthetic.

Fashion Design / Publications / Awards

Mrs. Ihmels-Herget has worked as a fashion designer for the industries.  Her designs have been published on the front page of the "Berliner Zeitung", and magazines including "Fuer Sie", "Frau" and "Textil Report".  She is the recipient of several gold medals for excellent design sponsored by the trade magazine "Textil Report", Germany.

Fine Art

Her professional experience in the field of fine art covers many areas.  Mrs. Ihmels-Herget has gained experience as curator for international art exhibitions, has taught and lectured at the New York Academy, at MIHstudio, and other private institutions.  She has given speeches at private social clubs in New York.  Her paintings have been widely exhibited in several Solo Exhibitions and Group Exhibition at museums, universities, galleries and other organizations.  Her subject matter includes allegorical figure composition, portraiture, still-life, and landscape.  Marlies Ihmels' paintings are in private collections throughout the United States, in Germany and Japan.

Education

Marlies Ihmels-Herget received a BA from the University Bremen, University of the Arts Bermen, Germany and a MFA from the New York Academy of Art, New York, USA

Honors

Marlies Ihmels-Herget is the recipient of the "Walter Erlebacher Award", New York Academy of Art, New York

Awards

Marlies Ihmels-Herget has received many awards include the Thora M. Jensen Portrait Award, HVAA, Hastings NY; the C.A.A.S. JohnS.Dole Memorial Award, Grand National Exhibition, NY; the Hudson Valley Award, Salmagundi Club, New York

Auctions

Marlies Ihmels-Herget          Yam # 3 (1998)  oil / linen 11" x 14"                                                   June 01, 2000     

Bibliography

Annette Krauß, Donau Kurier, Munich, Germany,

"Sehnsucht nach Geborgenheit", September 14, 2008

Michael Sorrentino, The Long Island Advance,

"Art is all over Bellport", August 4, 2005

Kelly Krieger, Dan's Paper, NY,

"Who is Here, Marlies Ihmels, Artist", July 15, 2005

Dan's Guide to Bellport, Publication of Painting

"Livingston Road" on Front Cover, July 15, 2005

Deborah Wolfe,  Times Beacon-Record, NY,

"Four New Visions", October 2004

Loren Christie, The Long Island Advance, NY,

"Artist drawn to Bellport's Charm", October 7, 2004

Hal Wilson, The South Shore Press, "Acclaimed Artist Opens Studio Gallery in Bellport", July21, 2004

The Bellport Bugle", The Summer of International Art",

June 2004

Kristine M. Feeks, "The Distant Sea", Block Island Times, RI, July 26, 2003

Today, NJ, "Artist shows in Massachusetts Gallery", August 23, 2001

Jeanine Prezioso, Block Island Times, RI, "Artist to Show Stills, Island Landscapes", August 21, 1999

The Montclair Times, NJ, June 5, 1997

The News, NJ, "Still Life at Church", November 6, 1991

Eileen Watkins, The Sunday Star-Ledger, NJ,

"Ridgewood Show is Hit by Heavy Dose of Realism", September 15, 1991

Marlies Ihmels-Herget  (a.k.a. Marlies Ihmels  / Marlies Herget)

Paintings                
Resume                                 

Vision

Selected paintings 1993 - 2005

The Rebirth of Nature

oil / linen

48" x 96"

The Soul

oil / linen

32" x 28"

Metamorphosis

oil / linen

11" x 28"

Buddha's Hand

oil / panel

18" x 27"

Sprouted Peas

oil / panel

18"x 27"

Two Garnet Yams

oil / panel

16" x 22"