David RowlandZaher
520-309-1731
drowlandzaher@hotmail.com

Artist statement

My current series of paintings, Emotional Landscapes, are abstract landscape images that are painted in such a way as to draw the viewer into an altered space of perception, the landscape of feelings. They are designed to bring a subtle energy to the viewer resulting in a change of consciousness.
I believe that artists who are consciously aware of the intent behind the creation of their artwork enable the energy of that creation to be felt by the viewer. Through my studies of shamanism and other work in the fields of personal energetics, I strive to create work that brings healing and beauty to those that experience them.

Education:
M.A. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO. 2004
B.A. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO. 2000
A.A. Aims Community College, Greeley, CO. 1998

Teaching experience:
Aims Community College, Greeley, CO:
Ceramics instructor: June 2000 to December 2004
Sculpture instructor: August 1999 to May 2003
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO:
Design, sculpture, and art appreciation instructor August 2003 to May 2005.
Head of ceramics department August 2002 to August 2003.

Selected Group Exhibitions:
A Blank Canvas, Tointon Gallery, Greeley, CO. 2003
Renovate, Mari Michener Gallery, Greeley, CO. 2002
Shamanic Arts Show, Berthoud, CO. 2001
Sculpture and Photography Show, CORE gallery, Denver, CO. 2000
Colorado Instructors in Clay, Westminster, CO. 2000
9th National Art Exhibition, NCAA, Fort Collins, CO. 2000
End of an Era Exhibit, Greeley, CO. 2000
Clay 2000, CORE gallery, Denver, CO. 2000
12 Potters Potting, Loveland Museum Exhibit, Loveland, CO. 2000
Serious Grey Undertones, Oak room gallery, Greeley, CO. 1999
36th Annual National Greeley Art Exhibition, Greeley, CO. 1999
Metalmorphis, Jewelry Exhibit, Manitou Springs, CO. 1999