Regan Rosburg

Regan Rosburg

Regan Rosburg synthesizes multimedia by incorporating oil, acrylic, paper, photography, and found objects with layers of images and text. Her work is incredibly intricate and gradual, appearing seamless but actually a delicate balance between calculated planning and spontaneous creativity.

The interaction between the natural world and the man-made world is deeply ingrained in her work, as is how society and media influence one’s psychology. Although these underlying themes are challenging and sensitive, she explores them through a yielding, deeply appreciative, organic lens.

Regan graduated from the University of Colorado (Boulder Campus) with a BFA in 2000. She now teaches painting and drawing and continues to travel to Asia and Central America for inspiration.

Process

“I have an idea in mind before I begin the painting, and I take great pleasure in the process of exploring that concept. I will do a lot of research on my subject matter. I enjoy the challenging materials I work with, both the small margin for error and the intensity of the method. This process is balanced with quiet time shooting photographs, drawing patterns and sketching insects with meticulous anatomical detail.”

“I work on either canvas or masonite, and I use both water-based oils and acrylic. I layer the piece using a variety of techniques, constantly adding and subtracting on the surface to achieve balance. The entire process of creating the 3-D pieces is extremely laborious. To preserve the mystery, I prefer to keep some of the technical details of the 3-D process a secret. I use many kinds of paper and fibers, a well as fabric, resin, found objects, and beautiful species of moths and butterflies. To ensure precision, I spread them myself for the 3-D paintings, or entrust the help of a trained entomologist.

E X H I B I T I O N S

Solo:
August 2006 - Boulder, CO, “The Edge of the Field”
October 2000 - Boulder, CO, "Mixed Messages"
June-Sept 2003 - Boulder, CO
April 2002 - Littleton, CO

Group:
Oct 2005 - Boulder Open Studios, Boulder, CO
August 2005 - Boulder, CO, "The Art and Soul of Boulder"
July 2005 - Om Time, Denver, CO - "New Work"
Aug 2004 - Boulder, CO, "Fresh Produce"
Nov 2003 - Boulder, CO, "Multiple Choice"
Nov 2003 - Boulder, CO
Sept 2003 - Rattlebrain, Denver, CO, "Evolution"
Aug 2002 - Boulder, CO
April 2000 - CU Art Gallery, Boulder, CO, "Grasp"
March 2000 - CU, Boulder, CO, "Instinct"
Jan 2000 - Core Art Space, Denver, CO
Nov 1999 - CU, Boulder , "Dying for Acceptance"
Feb 1998 - Permanent Professors Art Gallery, USAFA, Colorado Springs

G R A N T S and A W A R D S

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Grant (UROP)
May 1999 "Dying for Acceptance"
March 2000 "Instinct"
University of CO BFA Scholarship 1999