Artist Statement:

My personal journey with art has always been about expression and catharsis. At 15 I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and this coupled with debilitating anxiety and depression turned my world upside down. Art was what got me through some of the worst times. It gave me purpose and something to look forward to and find comfort in. Sometimes it even gave me a voice to say the things I was too afraid to speak. My work often involves bright colors and eccentric objects and patterns, with repetition having become a large part of my work.  Creating the work is the most therapeutic part for me, as I have often sought art as a means of therapy for dealing with my struggles with mental illness. Some of my works offer commentary on these struggles, while others simply offer a chance for me to create something beautiful from the mess inside my head. 

Artist Bio:

Sharon Corish is an artist living and working in the Northern Virginia area. Corish graduated from George Mason University's School of Art in 2019 earning a Bachelor's degree in Art with a concentration in Sculpture. Sharon works full time in the mental health field, and hopes to one day become an Art Therapist so she can help others find the healing power of art. Her works have been included in art shows and galleries around the United States, including the Torpedo Factory's 2021 Fall Salon Exhibit, and the International OCD Foundation's Annual Convention Art Gallery in Denver. 

Exhibitions:

2023: Britepaths Artful Living Art Auction (two paintings, "Pastels at Midnight" and "Crystal Waves" sold)

2022: International OCD Convention's Annual Art Gallery in Denver, CO (sculpture titled "Grounded in Reality")

2022: Britepaths Artful Living Art Auction (two sculptures, "Self Portrait as a Shoe" and "Lifewire," Lifewire won Best of Medium for sculpture)

2022: Staunton Augusta Art Center's Art: A Voice Mental Health Art Show (sculpture titled "Self Portrait as a Shoe" won the Hummingbird Award)

2021: Torpedo Factory's Fall Salon (sculpture titled "Grounded in Reality")

2019: GMU's Art and Design Senior Showcase (capstone sculpture project titled "Put Your Mind in a Box")

2019: GMU and NoVa Studio Foundations Art Exhibit (sculpture "Self Portrait as a Shoe" won Second Place)

2019: Opening Reception at BadWolf Brewing Company (prints including "Nature Patterns," and "Tribal Star")

2019: Britepaths Artful Living Art Auction (print series titled "Nature Patterns," won Best of Medium for mixed media)

Sharon Corish Gallery