Marlies Ihmels (a.k.a. Marlies Ihmels-Herget) is a German-American painter and designer.  Born in Germany, she has lived and worked in Europe and the United States.  Her studio is located on Long Island in New York where she currently resides.  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.

Fine Art  

Marlies Ihmels' professional expertise in the field of fine art covers many areas.  Mrs. Ihmels 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 City and galleries.  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, landscape and abstract art. 

Design / Publications / Awards   

Mrs. Ihmels 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.

Education    

1972   University Bremen, Bremen, Germany, BA     

1996   New York Academy of Art, New York, USA, MFA

Teaching Fine Art

2004 – 2009      MIH Studio, Bellport, New York

2000 – 2002      New York Academy of Art, New York, NY

1999 – 2000      MIH Studio, Wayne, New Jersey 

Honors      

Mrs. Ihmels is the recipient of the "Walter Erlebacher Award " awarded by the New York Academy of Art, New York, NY in 1996.

Selected Awards   

Her many awards include the Thora M. Jensen Portrait Award 2002, HVAA, Hastings NY; the Arthur F. Maynard Award, Best Light & Atmospheric Effect 1996, 16th Regional Show, Ridgewood, NJ; the C.A.A.S. John S. Dole Memorial Award 1994, Grand National Exhibition, NY; the Salmagundi Club Award, 14th Regional Open Jury Show, Ridgewood, NJ; the Best in Oil Award 1992, American Artist Professional League, Ridgewood, NJ; the Hudson Valley Award 1991, Salmagundi Club, New York; the Helen G. Oehler Memorial Award 1989, APPL Grand National Exhibition New York, NY

Auctions

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

Collections   

Marlies Ihmels' paintings are in private collections throughout the United States, in Germany and Japan.

Selected Solo Exhibitions

2009   Salon 2009, Marlies Ihmels-Herget, Ratio Gallery, Bellport, NY

2008   Inherent Beauty,  Marlies Ihmels-Herget, Ratio Gallery, Bellport, NY

2007   Beyond Visible Form,  Marlies Ihmels, Ratio Gallery, Bellport, NY

2007   Aesthetic Expressions, Marlies Ihmels, Ratio Gallery, Bellport, NY

2006   Beyond Visible Form,  Ratio Gallery, Bellport, NY; 

2005   Hybrids,  Contemporary Realism, Ratio Gallery, Bellport, NY; 

2000   Marlies Ihmels-Herget, Eisenhauer Gallery, Block Island, RI; 

1999   New Paintings, Eisenhauer Gallery, Block Island, RI; 

1992   Marlies Herget, Essex Fine Arts Gallery, Montclair, NJ

Two Person Exhibitions

2008   Two Distinct Views - The Individual and The Collective,David N. Ebner & Marlies Ihmels,           Ratio Gallery, Bellport, NY

2006   Intimate Expressions, David N. Ebner & Marlies Ihmels, Ratio Gallery, Bellport, NY 

2003   Block Island Landscapes,  Joseph Reboli & Marlies Ihmels, Eisenhauer Gallery, RI

Selected Group Exhibitions

2008    Kitsch Biennale 2008, Pasinger Fabrik, Munich, Germany

2007    Ever-changing Visions of the Real, Marlies Ihmels, Ratio Gallery, Bellport, NY           

2006    Nature Inspired, Ratio Gallery, Bellport, NY

2005    Modern Realism, Ratio Gallery, Bellport, NY

2004    Four New Visions, Gallery North, Setauket, NY

2004    Still Life and Landscape Paintings, Ratio Gallery, Bellport, NY

2004    Hands, Visiting Exhibition, Eisenhauer Gallery, Hilton Hotel, New York

2003    THaN, NYAA, Sotheby’s New York, NY

2002    NOW Exhibition 2000, New York Academy of Art, New York, NY

2002    THaN, NYAA, Sotheby’s New York, NY           

1998    Texas National, Stephen F. Austin State University, TX    

1998    Artist Night, MAC for The Newark Museum at The Hertz Corporation, Park Ridge, NJ

1997    The Inaugural Alumni Exhibition, The Graduate School of Figurative Art, NY, NY

1997    Reconnection-Tapping into The Life Force of Nature Through Art, EFA, Montclair, NJ

1996    MFA Diploma Exhibition, New York Academy of Art, New York, NY         

1995    MFA Exhibition, College Art Association, Hunter College New York, NY

1991    Salute to Women in the Arts, The Paterson Museum, Paterson, NJ               

1989    43rd Sculpture Exhibition, Pen and Brush Inc., New York, NY

1988    Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, NJ

Bibliography

Annette Krauß, Donau Kurier, Germany, "Sehnsucht nach Geborgenheit", September 14, 2008

Marc Newson, Furniture Society.org, "Two Distinct Views - The Individual and the Collective",

April 3, 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", Oct. 7, 2004

Hale Wilson, The South Shore Press, "Acclaimed Artist Opens Studio Gallery in Bellport", July 21,  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", Aug. 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