Carolyn King is an art-maker in mid-life. Born and raised in the Chicago area, she has called Tucson ‘home’ for the past decade. If you were to ask her if there was a word
or phrase that aptly describes her life, Carolyn would most likely flash a wry smile and
and respond, “Decade Dancer fueled by Creative Spirit”.
AGE
WHAT HAPPENED
WHERE
0-10 years Growing up in suburban Chicago area
United States
10-17 years Family struggles while growing next phases United States
17-27 years Extensive world travel and life as ‘Art Student’ Europe & Mexico
(B.F.A. School of the Chicago Art Institute 1978)
27-37 years Life, work and study in the San Fransisco Bay Area United States
(M.A. Arts & Consciousness – JFK University)
37- 45 years Birthed daughter and a small, private art center in Mexico
Mexico. (Corazon del Artista Art Center – 1992-1999)
45 – present Working as a freelance teaching-artist in Tucson while United States
continuing to explore personal imagery as studio practice.
Deeply committed to Arts Education as a cornerstone for developing one’s
intellect, conscience and capacity for compassionate understanding, Carolyn’s
creative energy is devoted to both her own studio practice and her role as collaborator/creativity guide in community-based public art projects with people
of all ages. This work takes the form of mosaic murals, painted murals, wall-sized
fabric installations and other visual arts projects that involve anywhere from 20 to
350 participants.
Carolyn King
cking72@cox.net
991-0147
