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Linda Litteral (born May 3, 1955) is an American artist working in various mediums, including ceramics, bronze cast and clay sculpture, oil and acrylic paint on canvas, pen and pencil on paper, wood, and three-dimensional mixed media sculpture.[1]

Early Life and Education

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Litteral was born and raised in Jackson, Michigan. In 1985, she earned an Associate Degree in Specialized Technology (ITS) focusing on Drafting and Design. Litteral pursued her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree at San Diego State University (SDSU), where her master's thesis explored the intersection of art and the healing process.[2]

Teaching and Advocacy

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In the late 1970s, Litteral worked as a gymnastics coach at East Jackson High School. Litteral is the director of the Feminist Image Group (FIG) and a member of Allied Craftsmen.[3]

Litteral promotes women's voices in the art world and curated the FIG show titled "Don’t Shut Up!" at City College.[4]

In the beginning of 2015, Litteral has been a Visiting Artist at Las Colinas Women's Detention Center and RJ Donovan Correctional Facility, contributing to the rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals.[5][6] In 2023, Linda Litteral collaborated with students at Monarch School, using the Healing Art Process to create paintings for the Metamorphosis fundraising campaign.[7]

International Recognition

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Litteral's work is included in collections at the Museu Brasileira De Escultura in São Paulo, Brazil, and the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute in Jingdezhen, China. She has exhibited at Grafiska Sallskapet and Krogen Amerika in Sweden.[8]

Works and Publications

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Beyond Blue: Echoes of Color

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In partnership with Project PAINT, Linda Litteral created Beyond Blues: Echoes of Color, published in 2019. This publication features artwork submitted by incarcerated artists participating in the Arts in Corrections program.

Show and Tell: Healing Trauma Through Art

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Litteral published Show and Tell: Healing Trauma Through Art with Empress Publications in 2023. Jennifer Leigh-Selig, an author and publisher of Empress Publications, describes Show and Tell as "a courageous memoir."[9][10]

Solo Exhibitions

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National and International Exhibitions

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  • 1988: North and South Carolina Ceramic Invitational, Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
  • 2000: Graduate Review Exhibition, Everette G. Jackson Gallery, San Diego
  • 2006: Southwestern Clay, Southfair, Del Mar, California
  • 2011: Toy Art International, Museu Brasileira De Escultura, São Paulo, Brazil
  • 2014: Storyteller Pyro Sync’d, Burning Man, Black Rock City, Nevada
  • 2017: Don’t Shut Up, San Diego City College Gallery, San Diego, California
  • 2018: Betrayed, Krogen Amerika Gallery, Linkoping, Sweden
  • 2019: That's What She Said...Artists Speak Out, Martha Pace Swift Gallery, San Diego, California
  • 2022: Evocations: Memory, ArtPrize, Monroe Community Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan[11]

Juried Exhibitions

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  • 1999–2000: California Contemporary Craft, Biennial Exhibition, Laguna Art Museum, Laguna, California
  • 2001: Dysfunctional, National Contemporary Ceramic Show, Business of Art Center, Manitou Springs, Colorado
  • 2010: The Healing Power of Art, Manhattan Arts International, New York, New York
  • 2016: Physique, Sparks Gallery, San Diego, California[12]

References

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  1. ^ Peterson, Karla (2022-05-19). "She was saved by art. Now abuse-survivor Linda Litteral is sharing the healing power of creativity to save others, too". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  2. ^ Sonya (2022-07-24). "Q&A With Linda Litteral". Sparks Gallery. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  3. ^ Magazine, San Diego (2019-05-25). "San Diego Art Institute Gives Female Artists the Reins". San Diego Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  4. ^ Delk, Laurie (2017-07-25). "'Don't Shut Up' exhibit showcases female artists". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  5. ^ Bjornstad, Randi. "Healing herself and others through art has been the driving force behind Linda Litteral's paintings and ceramics". eugenescene.org. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  6. ^ "California Lawyers for the Arts - Arts in Corrections". www.calawyersforthearts.org. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  7. ^ "Monarch School Project's "Metamorphosis" Art Show Celebrates the Power of Arts". There San Diego. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  8. ^ "ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Linda Litteral - OUR Arts Foundation - Art Therapy San Diego". OUR Arts Foundation. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  9. ^ Combs, Seth (2024-04-30). "Showing and telling is the goal for San Diego multidisciplinary artist". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  10. ^ Local Umbrella Media. "Show and Tell: Healing From Trauma Through Art". Issuu. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  11. ^ Buursma, Madalyn (2022-09-19). "For abuse survivor, art is 'easier than words'". WOODTV.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  12. ^ Konda, Sneha (2016-08-03). "Inspirations: Q & A with artists from Physique". Sparks Gallery. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
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