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Jami Akers creates contemporary paintings, exploring different mediums such as oil and ink and even house paint. Her individual style incorporates soft to bold colors, rich textures and representations of indigenous peoples. Jami's art is in constant transition. "Painting for her leaves no stone unturned within its context."She experiments with images, techniques and mediums, translating paint into an image both personal and spiritual. Over the years Jami has worked as a graphic designer, teacher. According to Jami, "all art forms begin with the soul."

Education:

1969 Mount San Antonio - Fine Arts Study Program
1970 Cal State Polytechnic - Fine Arts and Graphic Arts Study
1974 Heidelberg School of Design - Design & Merchandising

Selected Exhibitions:

Griswold - Riverside, CA - The Early Years (A compilation of landscapes and portraits)
Hipp Fine Art Gallery, Pomona, CA, (One woman show)
Fairfield CA, 'Native Journey' (2 Sister Show)
Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA, New Age Spirit Celebration

Iceland - "Alone in a Sea of White" (one woman show)
Hahn, Germany - International Art Show

Spangdahlem, Germany - International Art Show

Eccles Fine Art Museum - Ogden, Utah
OGDEN ARTStop - Ogden, Utah
Greenery - Ogden, Utah