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ARTIST STATEMENT; ARTIST BIO |
| "Lewistown" - in the "olde" days written "Lewis Towne" (pronounced "loo-iss town") - is what my father sometimes called our first town of "Lewes" in this first state (to ratify the constitution) of these United States of America. |
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The Dutch landed on these shores in 1631.
Almost precisely 300 years passed between that first landing of the Dutch and my insignificant birth. During that time, many Europeans came, anxiously seeking their freedom. Many Africans were brought, helplessly losing their freedom. Others, at various times from various parts of the world came for employment, adventure, escape or - generally speaking - a better way of life. |
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Alas! Yes! There were people already here! In the Lewis area the indigenous people were called "Siconese" by the Dutch due to their villages being located on the Sickoneysinck Creek near Cape Henlopen, according to Dutch accounts. Confrontations resulted in their displacement.
"Nanticoke" - (also spelled: Nentigo" and "Nantiquak" in the Algonquin language) - was the term used to identify the original "people of the tidewater". This is the locally favored term. "Lenape" and "Lenni-Lenape", also, are used locally but cover a somewhat broader range. Translated, the terms mean "original people". The "Grandfathers" of the Algonquin people so described themselves. Discerned from their language as well as from a considered kinship, the Algonquins encompassed the groups mentioned above along with a great range of other groups. Taught from childhood to share (as most human societies teach - some more than others) they shared their survival knowledge of foods, turf and toys. Sadly, they learned that the newcomers were inclined to act like bullying children who would demand more and more. The tugs of war began and none of it was fun or play. |
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My six-generations-back forefather, Thomas Clark (born? married in 1773 and died in 1819) served with Col. John Haslet of Milford and helped capture Hessians in Trenton, NJ, as General Washington's troops crossed the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War. (To relive this decisive battle of The War Against England and to see the bravery of our Delaware troops, borrow the DVD, "The Crossing", from your public library; or find this book or dvd on Amazon.com.
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I have no doubt that Thomas Clark was fighting for whatever freedom he could find, for himself and his Nanticoke children, of which he eventually had six.
Certain circumstances in history have allowed melting pots of assimilation. America's melting pot has been variously spiced and flavored, in spite of determined efforts of control. By the time I was born, genetic purity was such that I must think of myself as being simply All-American, even if my ancestors are all recognized as having been Native Americans. |
| At this point in history, getting graciously through life may depend more on dealing with the best aspects of a person's retained or revitalized culture, than on arbitrary, inherited genetic factors. The diminished Native American (Nanticoke ) culture has been re-building. The local powwows have been flourishing. I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to paint and present what I have been privileged to study, observe and live. |
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DORIS PRICE PROFESSIONAL BIO
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In 1974 Doris Price received her B.S. in painting and writing from Empire State College of the State University of New York. Prior to that, she was a registered dental hygienist, having received her certification from Temple University in 1950. |
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Selected solo exhibitions in the NY area, from 1977 to 1992 |
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Selected group exhibitions in the NY area, from 1977 to 1992 |
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1995 (Since returning to Delaware) - Present
Two solo exhibitions, Arts Center Gallery of Delaware State University Two solo exhibitions, Mezzanine of the State Office Building in Wilmington, DE One solo exhibition, Nassau Valley Vineyards Gallery in Lewes, DE One solo exhibition,WBGO Radio Studios, Newark, NJ Several two person and group shows, including: The University of Delaware, Newark, DE Ward Museum, Salisbury, MD Legends and Lore Gallery, Dewey Beach, DE Beachcombers Easel Art Gallery, Ocean City, MD Dover Art League, Dover, DE Millsboro Art League, Millsboro, DE Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth, DE |
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Doris Price is listed in:
THE BEST OF ACRYLIC PAINTINGS; pp. 98; published by Rockport Pub., MA 1996 CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS published by Rockport Pub., Ma; 1997 WHO'S WHO IN THE EAST WHO'S WHO IN AMERICAN ART In the collection of: Library of Congress, Wash., DC Nassau County Museum, Long Island, NY Apex Museum, Atlanta, GA Delaware State University, Dover, DE Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA Medgar Evans College, Brooklyn, NY Queens College, Queens, NY Many personal collections |
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