Author Archives: Julie Wagner

About Julie Wagner

I was born in Wisconsin, and grew up on the east coast, wandering the woods, collecting leaves, bones, and bugs. After earning a BA from Oberlin College, studying sculpture at the Brooklyn Museum School, and receiving an MFA in sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design, I moved to a rural town in northern New Mexico where I live with my blacksmith husband, and a long series of dogs and cats. My work is based on the natural environment where I live, maps, scientific diagrams and microscopic images. My work is in public and private collections throughout the United States and Europe.

taos canyon suite

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Julie Wagner

One-of-a-kind accordion book.  Ink and watercolor on suminagashi paper.  H. 4 1/8″       W. 6″  48″ open.  The map traces the Rio Grande through Arroyo Hondo, north of Taos.

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the river’s secrets

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Julie Wagner

One-of-a-kind accordion book.  Watercolor and ink on suminagashi paper.  H. 4 5/8″      W. 6″  48″ open.  The map traces the Rio Grande from north of Taos to south of Taos.  The petroglyphs are found in northern New Mexico and refer … Continue reading →

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rio grande tales

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Julie Wagner

One-of-a-kind accordion book.  Watercolor and ink on suminagashi paper.  H. 4″ W. 6″  48″ open.  The map traces the Rio Grande from Taos, NM to Embudo, NM.

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Goddess Chronicles

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Julie Wagner

Ink and hand-carved rubber stamps on Nideggen paper, mounted on amate paper.  H. 6″  L. 48″  “Goddess Chronicles” is a book about the goddess culture and how much knowledge of it has been lost. I used a bark paper accordion … Continue reading →

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Square Dance VIII

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Julie Wagner

Acrylic paint on claybord, 12″ x 12″ x 2″

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Square Dance VII

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Julie Wagner

Acrylic paint on claybord, 12″ x 12″ x 2″

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Square Dance VI

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Julie Wagner

Acrylic paint on claybord, 12″ x 12″ x 2″

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Square Dance V

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Julie Wagner

Acrylic paint on claybord, 12″ x 12″ x 2″

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Square Dance III

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Julie Wagner

I was walking on the tall grass prairie in the Flint Hills in Matfield Green, KS, when I came upon this nest with two very young birds in it. I had frightened the mother off the nest, and it was a cold and rainy day. As soon as I moved off, she returned. It was a stunning sight, and one I was thrilled to have seen. When I returned home, I was moved to make this painting. Continue reading →

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Square Dance IV

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Julie Wagner

Acrylic paint on claybord, 12″ x 12″ x 2″

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