Education

1997-2002: Studio Arts,The Universtiy of New Mexico, Abq, NM

1974: BS The Unverstity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Solo Exhibitions

2012: Places of Struggle, Mariposa Gallery, 3/12, Abq, NM

2007: NEW WORK, Satellite Restaurant at Harvard, 1/07-3/07, Abq,NM

2004: DIGGING TO CHINA, Highland Theatre, 10/04, Abq, NM

2003: DYSFUNCTIONAL DIAPIRS, Harwood Art Center, 1/03, Abq, NM

Museum Exhibitions

2008: BINATION 2008, ElPaso Museum of Art, 6/08-8/08

2006: BIENNIAL SOUTHWEST, Albuquerque Museum, 9/06-1/07, Abq, NM

2004: ALBUQUERQUE CONTEMPORARY 2004, 8/04-9/04, Alququerque, NM

2002: THE ART OF ALBUQUERQUE, Albuquerque Museum, 8/02-9/02, Abq,NM

Group Exhibitions

2012: 4th Annual Juried Exhibition, Forsyth Gallery, Texas A&M

New Mexico Showcase, 516 Arts, Abq, NM

7th Annual Encaustic Invitional, ConradWilde Gallery, Tucson,AZ

2011: Common Threads, 8/11, Mariposa Gallery, Abq, NM

Doing Time; Art in the Aftermath,6/11, 105 Art Gallery, Abq, NM

2 Person Exhibit, 5/11, Conrad Wilde Gallery, Tucson, AZ

Sixth Annual Encaustic Invitational,3/11 ConradWilde Tucson,AZ

Voices in Encaustic, 1/11, Meramec Contemporary Art, Kirkwood, MO

2010: THE BUZZ: New Art, New Images, 105 Art Gallery, Abq, NM, 8/10

DIVERSITY ART EXHIBIT, Inn at Rio Rancho, 7/10-9/10

NOW AND THEN, May, SCA Gallery, Abq, NM

2009: SEEN/NOT SEEN 3/09-4/09, 105 Fourth St SW, Abq, NM

2008: FOUR Inpost/Outpost Space, 5/08, Abq, NM

THIRD ANNUAL ENCAUSTIC INVITATIONAL, ConradWilde Gallery, 3/08,Tucson

SOUTHWEST BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER, 3/08, Abq, NM

FALLING OUT OF LINE, Conrad Wilde Gallery, 1/5/08-1/31/08, Tucson, AZ

2007: THE EYES HAVE IT, 9/28-10/14/07, Abq, NM

2ND ANNUAL ENCAUSTIC INVITATIONAL, Conrad Wilde Gallery, 3-5/07 Tuscon

RISING FROM INSTITNCT, Conrad Wilde Gallery, 7/06, Tucson, AZ

1ST ENCAUSTIC INVITATIONAL, Conrad Wilde Gallery, 3/2006, Tucson, AZ

NEW ABSTRACT WORKS by J. Mulvany, D. Ruth and M. Geissman

Harwood Art Center, Abq, NM

Sally French Gallery, 8/04-12/04, Lambertville, NJ

Shelley Holzemer Gallery, Atumn/Winter 02-03 Show, Minneapolis, MN

I am obsessed with the organic circular. This is an image buried deep in my 1950's past and is the driving psychological energy behind my art making. I aspire to create works which convey this energy and passion to the viewer.

I am fascinated by line and marks made by the soul of the hand. I do not plan/sketch out my paintings. The spontaneous energy of that process is directly in the work and that is what I find most precious about art.

Care and Handling of Encaustic Works

Encaustic painting is an age-old process that dates back to Greco-Roman Egypt. It involves heating beeswax, damare resin and pigment, applying the liquid quickly and then fusing the wax to the surface using heat. The resulting finish is durable and will withstand normal fluctuations in temperature. Do not store it wrapped in plastic or in a place that will endure temperature extremes (i.e. attic, basement, especially your car trunk). It will crack if subject to freezing temperatures. It will soften and possibly melt if subject to extememe heat (treat it like a video tape, do not leave it in your car during hot days).

The surface is subject to scratching so be careful when transporting. It is best to cover it with a towel or blanket or even white paper/glacine during transportation. The surface can be dusted or buffed with a dry cloth, this will bring up the shine.

This piece can be hung anywhere indoors, but like any artwork, but kept out of direct sunlight or next to heating elements.