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Abstract Naturalist
Vicky Shaffer White
About The Artist
I am an 'abstract naturalist’ exploring the layers of life with acrylic washes and ink on canvas. My art is about color and shapes and a positive attitude toward life.
“Art seems to me to be a state of soul more than anything else.” (Marc Chagall)
I have always loved Georgia O'Keefe as an artist and her character as a woman in a man's world of art. Much of her influence still appears in my own work. I simplify and layer images while finding joy in the mundane. I am concentrating on lines, layers, color and composition primarily. Lines represent my ‘self’ trying to order the events in my life and the layers represent the complexities and ‘color’ the experience.
I have been painting for over 25 years, in Indianapolis, IN. I received a BFA degree in Fine Arts in painting from Herron School of Art. I currently have a studio in Historici Stutz Building along with over 70 other artists and small business. In the past I served as Executive Director of the Art Association of Henry County (AAHC) in New Castle IN. I held the office of President on the Herron Alumni Association from 2004 through 2006 and served on the board for 10 years. I am a past board member of the Stutz Artist Association. I have participated in many local and regional juried shows and encourage the growth of the local arts. I am fortunate to have placed several of my paintings in the previous Mayor of Indianapolis executive offices, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Corporate offices, Circle Theater for the ISO, and the Indianapolis Zoo. My work can be seen across the country in California, Florida, Kansas, Wisconsin & Tennessee
Up In Smoke
Sometimes the dreams rise into the mist but leave a golden trail. Keep on with the dream.
10” x 20” acrylic on canvas $250,
White Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding Hearts on the clearing of a dense woods. I saw these at the local art museum last spring. The purple and white colors mesh easily with the green foliage.
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. $1200.00
Sunset Through the Brambles
Walking in the wood near sunset when the light shines through the leaves can be magical.
11 x 14 acrylic on canvas in 2” black frame. $200.
Blue Poppies at Sunset
Blue poppies with sunset in the background. vibrant oranges and yellows contrasted with the blue poppies.
30” x 40” acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. $1200.00
Reclining Woman
Open studio life drawing. Approximately 30 minute pose.
Graphite on acid free paper. 12” x 18” Unframed $45.00
List of past Shows and Exhibitions
LIST OF SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS 1984-2024
Kaleidoscope of Color, Marilyn Rose Center, group show, June 2024
Art Saves Lives, Artspace, Athenaeum, group show, May 2024
Good Grief, Archivist Gallery, group show, May 2024
Total Eclipse Show, Arts for Lawrence, group show. April 2024
Women’s Expo, Franklin Library, group show, March 2024
Emptiness, Biafran online, group show 2024
IN State Treasurers Office, State Capitol, group show, June 2023-June 2024
Color & Line, Mass Avenue Wine, solo show, Sept 2023
Art Night in Oaklandon, Open House, Oaklandon, IN, Oct 2023
Cultivate Your Garden, Stokel Gallery, CCIC, solo show, July 2023
Wooden Bear Brewery, wall exhibition, solo, April 2023
Winds of Change, Lost Dog Gallery, 2 persons show, March 2023
Matter of the Heart, Archivist Gallery, group show, February 2023
Midtown Gallery, Group Show, Dec through Jan. 2023
Jockomo’s, wall exhibition, Lawrence, 2021,22, 23, & 24
Harrison Color Show, Ginger, Group show, Dec 2022
The Beyond Gallery, 'Artist Choice', group show, Lafayette IN, 2022
'Artistry', Arts for Lawrence, group show, Dec 2022
Abstract Show, SullivanMunce Cultural Center, group show, Sept. 2022
'Blues on the Square', Fountain Sq., Solo show, Sept 2, 2022*
'Figures of Speech', Anderson Museum of Art, group Show, Sept. 2022 (Honorable Mention), 2023
'Stutz On the Road', Booth for 3 days, Carmel IN, May 2022
'Stokal Gallery', Circle Center Industrial Center, Solo Show, May 2022
'Post It Show', Chromatic Collective, group show, May 2022
'World Art Show', Arts for Lawrence, group show, May 2022
McKinney School of Law, purchase 7 paintings, Spring 2022
'First Friday', Nickel Plate Arts, group show, April 2022
'700 Show', Ignite Gallery, Group show, March 2022
'Flora & Fauna', SullivanMunce Center, April-June 2022, 23, 24
'Naturally Inspired' Indianapolis Zoo, pliene air paint out, April 11, 2022
'Herron Alumni Show' Herron School of Art & Design, group show, Dec. 21- Feb. 22
'Tiny 10', 924 Gallery, group show, Dec 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 21, 23
Harrison Color Show, group show, Dec 2019 ,2021, 22, 23
MVA Gallery, Bethlehem, PA, group show, Oct 2021
SALI Abstract Show, Garfield Park, Group Show, Oct. 2021, 2023
'Cincy 53', ADC Gallery, Cincinnati, OH, group show Sept. 2021
Harrison Color Show, Burgandy, group show, Dec 2020
Voices of the Midwest, Kavanaugh Gallery, St Charles, IL, group show, Sept 2020
Cincy 52, ADC Gallery, Cincinnati, OH, group show Sept. 2020
Nature Show, Indianapolis Art Center, group show, Aug 2020
'Figures of Speech', Anderson Museum of Art, group show, Sept 2019
'Blue' , Garfield Park, group show, Jan. 2019
'Open Space About the Land', Minnitrista, Muncie IN, group show, Aug-Oct 2019
Ronald McDonald House in Peoria, IL. perm. exhibit, Nov 2019
First Friday Indianapolis City Market – Booth March & April 2018
RED Show -group show, SAA Association, also planned & curated this show.
· Stutz @ Raymond James downtown office -group display 2014-2016
· 1st in Line -IDADA group show -2016
· Bloom, solo show at Orchard Park Art Gallery, Sept. 2016
· 5547 Coal yard Coffee Shop group display Oct 2016
· Can We Talk? -SAA Artist Gallery -March 2016
· Rhythm & Blues, group show, Meridian Street Gallery, Jan 2016
Light Exhibition, group show, Meridian Street Gallery, Sept 2015
· Hoosier Salon VS IMOCA, group show at IMOCA, August 2015
· Neat-0 -ongoing shop display, 2014-2016
· Terminus Movement -solo show –Indpls. Circle Center Arts Garden – October 2014
· Flight Time –Solo Show –Fort Wayne International Airport –October 2014 –Dec 2013
· Three Regional Contemporary Artists -Art Assoc. of Henry Co with Stephen Sickles, Bastion Crider -Aug 2013
· Retro Work -Solo Show -Art Assoc. of Henry Co. - April 2013
· Spotlight -2 person show -Clowes Hall, Butler University - with Phil O’Malley - March 2013
· National Midwest Abstract Show -Juried at Garfield Art Center -Sept. 29, 2012, 2013, 2016 & 2017 –Merit Award 2012, 2017
Heart of Summer - group show at Stutz Art Space - July 2012
Spin Change” at Earth House -solo show* - May 2012
Hoosier Art & Antique Show -group Stutz booth -Mar 9 -11
Unclothed– juried group show -nudes- at Stutz Gallery -Nov 2011
Herron Alumni Show, -Juried group show, Sept 2 - Sep 24th, 2011, Marsh Gallery
· Women of a Certain Age -group show, Stutz, Oct 2011, 2012
ORANJE -booth -1-night music & art event. 24th & Illinois -Sept 17, 2011
*JOY -solo show Circle Theater for Indianapolis Symphony, Sept 2011
Color Of Music -group show Stutz Gallery July 2011 -also organized it.
Art of Healing -IUPUI Alumni workshop, Conference Center May 2011
White Pines Gallery -online gallery -Feb 2011 to Jan 2012
Grey Matters – group show at Stutz Gallery -May 2011
Art in Bloom -juried show, Crazy Horse Gallery, Greenfield, IN, March 2011
Pump Show -group show at Stutz Gallery -Feb 2011
Orange Crush group show at Harrison Center -December 2010
‘ReDome Project’-Keep Indianapolis Beautiful –juried show –Aug.2010
Indianapolis Mayor’s Office -juried group Show- July 2010 through Dec 2012, 2013, 2014
4th Natl. Miniature Show- Artistic Designs Gallery–juried –May 2010
Stutz One Peek Show –group show –April 2010,11,12,13,15,16,17
Stutz “On the Road” in New Castle, IN -March 2010
Stutz Holiday Art Show -group show–Nov 2009,2010,11,12,13,15,16,17,18, 19, 21
*Indy Hostel – solo show –Oct/Nov 2009
Indy Fringe Festival -Aug 2008 & 2009
· Stutz Spring Open House Annual Show April 2009, 2010,11, 12, 13,15,16,17,18, 19, 21
Garfield Park Fall Art Festival –Nov 2008
Indianapolis Dept. of Metro Development April 2008
Indianapolis Zoo/White River Gardens –solo show Feb12 -May12 2008
Creative Native Competition –Garfield Park –Jan 2008
Scenes from Sonoita – Garfield Art Center –group show –Nov. 2006
Boulevard Place Restaurant – “Forever Flowers” -Feb 2006 -Mar 2007
Locals Only Art & Music Pub – ‘Figures’ -Dec 2005/Jan. 2006
· A to Z Café –Sept/Oct 2005
· Environmental WOW –IMOCA –May 26-30, 2005
Hoosier Salon -Group Show –May 2005
College Library, 42nd & College, Sept 2004
Pike Performing Art Center –Aug/Sept 2004
Strokes of Nature Show –Eagle Creek Nature Center –Jul 31,04 –2nd place
Café Patachou – Carmel -July 2004
Nature’s Palette –Eagle Creek Park –April 2004
Riley Day’s –Greenfield, IN –April 2004
Plainfield Library – January 18th, 2004, through February 14th, 2004
Harrison Center for the Arts –Open House, August 2003
Café 251 –north tower of AUL building –June-July 2003
First Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church -June 2003 & April 2007
Meridian Design Group, Pan Am Building, Indpls, March –June 2003
Good Frienz Hartland, WI Jan. 2003 -2005
Herron 100 –fund raiser Nov 2002
Three Sisters Restaurant, Broad Ripple, summer 2002
Plein Air Member Show, Jasper IN, June 2002, Anderson IN, Oct 2003
Midland Art & Antiques Market –booth -April 2002 to July 2002
*Illinois Food Emporium –March 2002
Indiana Wine Festival –booth -July 2001
Herron Alumni Show- June 2001, June 2003, Sept 2011
Broad Ripple Art Fair –booth with CCA –May 2001
CCA Gallery- May 2001 to May 2002
The Abbey Restaurant – November 1999
Indiana State Fair,1987,88,99, 2000, 03, 04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12, 14,15,16,20,21,22, 23, 24
IMA Rental Gallery –painting for rent or sale, Oct. 1986 to Sept 1987
Penrod Arts Fair- booth, September 1986, Group display SAA 2017
3-IN-ONE, 3 women show, Jefferson Natl. Life Bank Building lobby, 1986
Washington Twp. Library- (Avon) - October 1985
Arts in the Park-booth display, Eagle Creek Park, 1985, 1986
Herron Senior Show- 1984
Installation, “Herron Goes Public”- Children’s Museum, May 1984
Plainfield Library –One person Show, January 1984, January 2004
Central Indiana Artists, May 1982, 83, 84, 85, 91, 2000, & 2001
Upcoming Events 2025
Slightly Off Kilter A solo exhibition
Paintings by Vicky Shaffer White
Mar 15th to April 4th
Opening : Saturday March 15th 1pm to 4pm
Gallery open for viewing: Saturday March 21 & Sunday March 22 2p to 5pm
Saturday March 29th 2p to 4pm
Closing April 4th – Artist’s talk at 5pm -open from 4 to 6pm
You are invited! I am excited to share these paintings with you!
This collection of paintings is outside the mainstream of my work, thus the name 'Sightly Off Kilter'. I have been painting away in my home studio. New environments lead to different paths in many cases.
My work is colorful, mostly abstract paintings expressing my thoughts and emotional reactions to events in recent years. I tend to paint florals and organics and these works are my main mode of expression. The messages in these paintings are subtle so they can be viewed as simply nice to look at or as personal comments. Come and see what you see.
All work is for sale with a percentage of sales going to Arts for Lawrence, an organization close to my heart doing great things for our community.
Arts for Lawrence (Visual Art Gallery)
8970 Otis Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 45216
Looking forward to seeing you,
Vicky White
317-250-6667
Wealth of Warmth
A solo exhibition by Vicky Shaffer White
OFF Broadway Gallery
Southside Art League, Inc.
299 E. Broadway
Greenwood, IN 46143
On display from July 2nd to July 31, 2025
Reception: July 11th 6 to 8pm
Floral Vision
A solo show
by Vicky Shaffer White
Sugar Creek Art Gallery
127 S. Pearl Street
Thorntown IN 46071
August 6th through August 30th
Reception August 7th 5 to 8pm
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