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Carl Forslund • Statement
As an artist, I am interested in painting the contrast between the geometric shapes created by man and the free-form masses created in nature. In so doing, I try to show how nature evolves and matures while the static objects of man ever so slowly decline.
Carl Forslund • Biography
EDUCATION
1950
Bachelor of Science, Wood Technology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
1941-1942
Art Center School, studied with Robert Godfrey, Grand Rapids, Michigan
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Throughout a seventy year span, Carl has hung and competed in countless art exhibitions
across the country. Some of the most notable include the following:
Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio
International Association of Pastel Society, Denver, Colorado, Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico
Pastel Society of America, New York City, New York
Southeastern Pastel Society, Atlanta, Georgia
Friends of Art, Grand Rapids, Michigan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1987
Returned to active participation in art community
1970
Took over active management Forslund Manufacturing Division
1950
Entered career in Carl Forslund Furniture business
1945-1947
Staff Artist post-WWII for the 20th Air Force
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2008
Formed “the West Michigan Eight” with seven other professional artists
1993
Co-founded Great Lakes Pastel Society
1993
Entered & became member of Degas Pastel Society, New Orleans, Louisiana
1959-1968
Member of Board of Directors for Grand Rapids Art Gallery
1956
Founding member of Grand Valley Artists (last surviving member)
HONORS/AWARDS
2009
Selected as Distinguished Pastelist, Southeastern Pastel Society
2008
Exceptional Merit award, Southeastern Pastel Society
2005
Master Circle Medal, International Association of Pastel Societies
1989
Selected as Signature Member, Pastel Society of America
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Muskegon Museum of Art
Spectrum Hospital- Blodgett & Downtown Campus
Fifth Third Bank
Hauenstein Neurological Center
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
Exclusively at LaFonstee Gallery
