Contact: bindibam@gmail.com

Studio in Lisbon, Portugal

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I am a self-taught artist. I paint almost exclusively on paper. I use Acrylics, Chinese ink, Oil stick, and Wax. (Please scroll down for detailed exhibition history)

I call paper my “co-conspirator”.

I only paint people. They speak, I listen.

I search for the finest museum quality papers from all over the world. (Hand dyed papers from Rajasthan, India. Handmade papers from Mexico and Thailand. Rice papers from Japan and China.)

Born in 1947 in New York City, my work has been strongly influenced by the fearless writers, musicians and painters of the 1950's and 1960's who courageously paved the way for generations to follow.  

James Baldwin, John Coltrane, Henry Miller, Eric Dolphy, Joan Miro, Miles Davis, Frenz Klein, Lenny Bruce, Jean Dubuffet to give you a small idea of my influences. 

I am very fortunate to have lived and painted in beautiful parts of the world. Strong influences from spending time in North Africa when I was young. I’ve painted in Turkey, Greece and India. I am greatly inspired by ancient cave art. 

Man has always made beautiful things with his hands - because he could. Because it is an expression of his vision and also, because it is great fun. 

From the ancients into the future there is a continuum of artists who contribute beauty and ideas to the world. 

I aspire to be a part of this continuum and consequently part of the optimism of humanity. 

 My work is collected internationally and I am infinitely grateful for all the people who have the courage to fill their lives with art. 

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Sou uma artista autodidacta. Pinto exclusivamente sobre papel, utilizo tinta acrílica, tinta indiana, bastões de tinta a óleo e cera.

Eu chamo ao papel o meu "co-conspirador".

E o espectador faz o resto.

Procuro os melhores papéis de qualidade de museu de todo o mundo (papéis tingidos à mão do Rajastão, Índia, papéis feitos à mão do México e Tailândia, papéis de arroz do Japão e China).

Eu só pinto pessoas. Elas falam eu ouço.

Nascida em 1947 em Nova Iorque, o meu trabalho tem sido fortemente influenciado pelos intrépidos escritores, músicos e pintores dos anos 50 e 60 que corajosamente prepararam o caminho para as gerações seguintes.

Para vos dar uma ideia das minhas influências: James Baldwin, John Coltrane, Henry Miller, Eric Dolphy, Joan Miró, Miles Davis, Franz Klein, Lenny Bruce, Jean Dubuffet.

Sinto-me muito afortunada ter vivido e pintado em belas partes do mundo. 

Influenciada pelo tempo que passei no Norte de África, quando era jovem. Já pintei na Turquia, Grécia e Índia. A arte rupestre antiga tem sido uma grande inspiração para mim.

As pessoas sempre fizeram coisas bonitas com as suas mãos - porque podem. Porque é uma forma de expressar a sua visão do mundo e também porque é muito divertido.

Desde os tempos antigos até ao presente, existe uma continuidade de artistas que trazem beleza e ideias para o mundo.

Aspiro a fazer parte deste continuum e, portanto, contribuir para o optimismo da humanidade.

O meu trabalho é coleccionado em todo o mundo e estou infinitamente grata a todas as pessoas que têm a coragem de preencher as suas vidas com arte.

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Je suis une artiste autodidacte. Je peins exclusivement sur papier, j'utilise de l'acrylique, de l'encre de Chine, des bâtons de peinture à l'huile et de la cire.

J'appelle le papier mon "co-conspirateur".

Je recherche les meilleurs papiers, de qualité muséale, dans le monde entier (papiers teints à la main du Rajasthan, en Inde, papiers faits à la main du Mexique et de la Thaïlande, papiers de riz du Japon et de Chine).

Je ne peins que des gens. Ils parlent et j'écoute.

Née en 1947 à New York, mon travail a été fortement influencé par les écrivains, musiciens et peintres intrépides des années 1950 et 1960 qui ont courageusement ouvert la voie aux générations suivantes.

Pour vous donner une petite idée de mes influences : James Baldwin, John Coltrane, Henry Miller, Eric Dolphy, Joan Miró, Miles Davis, Franz Klein, Lenny Bruce, Jean Dubuffet.

J'ai la chance d'avoir vécu et peint dans de magnifiques régions du monde. J'ai été fortement influencée par le temps que j'ai passé en Afrique du Nord quand j'étais jeune. J'ai peint en Turquie, en Grèce et en Inde. L'art rupestre ancien m’a fortement inspirée.

L’être humain a toujours fait de belles choses avec ses mains - parce qu'il le pouvait. Parce que c'est une façon d’exprimer sa vision du monde et aussi parce que c'est très amusant.

Depuis les temps anciens jusqu'à nos jours, il existe un continuum d'artistes qui apportent de la beauté et des idées au monde.

J'aspire à faire partie de ce continuum et, par conséquent, à contribuer à l'optimisme de l'humanité.

Mes œuvres sont collectionnées dans le monde entier et je suis infiniment reconnaissante envers toutes les personnes qui ont le courage de remplir leur vie d'art

 
 

Exhibitions

1947

Born in New York City. 20 February. 

 1957

Began painting seriously   

1967 - 1968 

Lived and painted for one year in Tangier, Morocco

 Apprentice to Stuart Church: Painter and Architect in Tangier, Morocco (helping with frescos)

1970

Birth of my amazing son Adrees Ali

1970-1979

Various group shows in New York City

1985

First One Woman show.

“Jazz Themes and Berlin Memories”

Vander Stocker Gallery NYC

(funded by the government of the Netherlands)

Began a series of Live Painting Performances with jazz musicians Billy Bang, Wilbur Morris, Frank Lowe 

1986

Live Painting Performance - Greenwich House Theatre. New York City. With Jazz Composer, musician: David Murray, and Wilbur Morris, Dennis Charles, Vincent Chancey

1988 - 1989

Lived and painted in Mojacar, Spain

1989

Traveled and painted in India

1990 

First of my Annual Open Studio Shows. New York City

1992

Lincoln Square Gallery, Lincoln Center. New York City.

Group show. Curated by artist Carol Blank

1993

Lotus Fine Art Gallery. New York City. 

Live painting performance with musician Kali Fasteau and International percussionists

"Windows on Eighth Avenue". New York City

Group show curated by Carol Blank

“A Legacy Unearthed: Reflections on the Duane Street African Burial Ground”

Curated by artist Charles Mingus lll ( I was honored to be invited to participate in this amazing exhibition with prominent African American Artists of the time)

1993 - 1994

Lived and painted in Lisbon, Portugal

1994

Galleria D’arte Moira Forjaz. Lisbon, Portugal 

 Group show

Galeria Imprevisto.  Lisbon, Portugal - One woman show

Decor Arts New York City

Group show

1994 - 1995

Barnes and Noble Bookstore. Chelsea, New York City. 

Six month long, One Woman Show (large works) 

1995

The Emerging Collector Gallery. New York City. Group show

Col Legno Restaurant/Gallery. New York City. One woman show

Wares for Art Gallery.  New York City. Two person show

Wares for Art Gallery. New York City. "Portraits" Group show of gallery artists

Bronx River Art Center. New York City. "Flags". Curated by artist and sculptor, Amir Bey

Wares for Art Gallery. New York City. Group show

1995

Galerie Atelier Herrenplaats 

Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Group show in collaboration with Wares for Art Gallery, New York City

1996

Artful Exchange Gallery. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Featured artist : Winter 1996

Wares for Art Gallery. New York City. Group show

Bronx River Arts Center, New York City. “Cathedrals and Classrooms“.  Group show. Curated by Amir Bey

1997

Cameo Appearances Gallery. New York City. Group show

Wares For Art Gallery. New York City, Group show

1998

Baltimore Visionary Museum. Baltimore Maryland. Outsider Art Show

Gallery "C"

Raleigh, North Carolina. Group show

1999

United Fine Arts Gallery. New York City. Group show

Galeria D’arte Moira Forjaz.   Lisbon Portugal. Group show

Bronx River Arts Center, New York City. "911 for Mumia" Curated by Amir Bey

Cameo Appearances Gallery. New York City. "Last Dance". Group show

Gallery "C".  Raleigh, North Carolina. Group Show. 

2000

Simone’s Gallery. Pelham, New York

Group Show

2001

Began participating in curated Art Festivals around the United States.

Began spending winters painting in Lisbon, Portugal

2001

Gallery X.  Harlem, New York City

“ World Trade Exorcisms : After September 11th"

Group show curated by Amir Bey

Inauguration of "beinganartist.com"

Brooklyn, New York.

Artist and filmmaker Ross Brodar

2001 

Marilyn Wilson Gallery. Birmingham, Alabama. Group show

Fisher Galleries. Jackson, Mississippi. Group show

Avisca Fine Arts. Marietta, Georgia Group shows.

Art Alley Gallery.  Birmingham, Alabama. Group shows.

Attic Gallery. Vicksburg, Mississippi. Group shows. 

2007

55 Mercer Gallery. New York City

One Woman Show,  "60 Odd..."

Retrospective for my 60th birthday year. 60 paintings 

2019-2020

Rowan and Black Gallery. Saugatuck, Michigan.  Group shows

Currently: 

American Folk Art Gallery. Asheville, North Carolina  

Jan. 2022

Paris, France.

Art 3f - Salon international d'art contemporain

Sept. 2022

Paris, France Art 3f Salon international d'art contemporain

Feb 2023

Madrid, Spain Art 360 Contemporary art Expo.

Feb. 2023

Portimao, Portugal Vision Art fair

Sept 2023

Portimao, Portugal Vision Art Fair

June 2024

Lisbon, Portugal Vision Art Fair