Muriel Olguin

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Statement

My work points to the relationship and equality of all life whether birds, fish, humans, horses, or manatees. I show these by putting animal and human parts together, such as a bear with human hands, horses with human legs, etc.. The imagery of my work Shows the multiple states of being in each of us. Figurative symbols represent the distortions and centers of wholeness that we struggle with and strive for in our search for growth. We all have a special place in the universe. We all have come from the beginning of time and have made it thus far into the present together. My work depicts this respect and care for this unity. This is what I try to bring out in my work.

Biographical Sketch

Muriel Olguin lives in San Pedro with her husband of fifty years, John. She has three children and four grandchildren. She graduated from California State University in Long Beach with an M.A. in drawing, painting and printmaking. She received a B.A. from Occidental College in Los Angeles. She was co-chair of the Southern California Woman's Caucus of the Arts, Harbor Area. She was a board member and founding board member of Angeles Gate Cultural Center in San Pedro. She was president of the Rembrandt Crew of the Palos Verdes Art Center for two years. She was president of the Los Angeles Printmaking Society for two years. She enjoys rowing with her husband. They have rowed from Monterey to San Diego and to Catalina Island fourteen times. She has climbed Mt. Whitney with her children twice. She has a spacious studio in a hundred-year old converted warehouse in San Pedro, where there are twelve other artist studios and a large gallery.