JULIE BRANCH

Sculptor

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ABOUT

Julie Branch is a sculptor living outside of Rotterdam, New York. Working primarily in ceramics and fiber she creates figures inspired by nature, dreams and mythology.

Julie grew up in the Dakotas, Colorado, Hawaii and Montana. She has lived in Minnesota, Montana and New York City. Throughout her childhood and adult life nature has been an endless source of wonder and solace. Whether it was watching elephants in Sri Lanka at age 16 or fishers in the woods near her home today, she is an amateur naturalist with a great curiosity and love for nature. She has raised two children, worked as an art therapist in a variety of settings, and taught art to people of all ages. She currently divides her time between exploring the woods and creating in the studio.

To contact Julie email her at: jbranch.art@gmail.com

For a look inside her world follow her on Instagram @jbranch.art

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"Art objects are lures, attracting certain spirits, and they're a container for that spirit."

-Ficino

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ARTIST STATEMENT

“My recent work focuses on our relationship with animals and nature and their importance in our lives, our myths, our dreams and our collective unconscious. I am inspired by the animals I encounter on my daily explorations into the woods as well as encounters with urban wildlife. That powerful moment when you meet a wild animal and are devoured by their consciousness is the experience I am most intrigued by. I hope that my work goes towards helping to improve our connection to the natural world.”

- Julie Branch

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Education
MPS Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY 1991 Pratt Institute Circle Award
BA Macalester College, St. Paul, MN 1982

Solo Exhibitions
The Forest Council, miniMoCA518 Gallery, Art on the Rail Trail, Delmar, NY 4/26/2026-6/28/2026
Betwixt & Between: New Work by Julie Branch, The Small Gallery, Cambridge, NY 10/1-10/26/2021
Solo Exhibit, Town of Ballston Community Library, Burnt Hills, NY 2012 & 2011
Solo Exhibit, Jewish Community Center, Niskayuna, NY 2010
More Bliss, Sow's Ear Studio & Gallery, Niskayuna, NY 2010
Solo Exhibit, Valley Artisans Market, Cambridge, NY 2010
Bliss, Sow's Ear Studio & Gallery, Niskayuna, NY 2009

Group Exhibitions
Tenebrous, J Gernon Gallery, Troy, NY 4/26/25
Something Wicked This Way Comes, J Gernon Gallery, Troy, NY 10/17/25-11/21/25
Vernal Visions, Laffer Gallery, Schuylerville, NY 4/26/25-6/1/25
On & Off the Wall, Butzel Gallery, Schenectady, NY 1/13/25-2/2/25
2nd Annual Winter Salon, J Gernon Gallery, Troy, NY 11/29/24-2/2/25
Imperfect Offerings, with Jon Gernon, J Gernon Gallery, Troy, NY 7/26/24-8/24/24
Whimsical Moments, Butzel Gallery, Schenectady, NY 12/12/22-1/13/23
I Have Something to Say, Clement Art Gallery, Troy, NY 4/26-5/20/22
The Witching Hour, Clement Art Gallery, Troy, NY 10/29-11/21/2021
Mohawk Hudson Regional, Albany International Airport Gallery, Albany, NY 9/10-11/8/2021
Nature's Echo, with Harry Orlyk, The Laffer Gallery, Schuylerville, NY 2020
Wild At Art, with Jon Gernon, The Butzel Gallery, Schenectady, NY 2020
Of Dreams: Myth from Memory, with Jon Gernon, Clement Art Gallery, Troy, NY 2019
The Power of Color In Art, Art Associates Gallery, Albany, NY 2019
6th Annual Upstate Invitational, The Laffer Gallery, Schuylerville, NY 2018
Fence Show, Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy, NY 2018
Winter Salon Show, Scarlet Seven Gallery, Troy, NY 2017
Upstate Regional Exhibit, The Laffer Gallery, Schuylerville, NY 2017
Awarded Best In Show
L’Origine du Monde, Scarlet Seven Gallery, Troy, NY 2017
Inaugural Exhibit, Scarlet Seven Gallery, Troy, NY 2017
Hair Spray and Opinions, Troy, NY 2016
A Common Thread, Textile Center of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2016
Winter Salon Show, Clement Art Gallery, Troy, NY 2016
Guest Artist, Micropolis Gallery, Gloversville, NY 2015
20 for 20, Invitational Exhibit, Textile Center, Minneapolis, MN 2014
Fence Show, Capital District Arts Center, Troy, NY 2014
Reflection, Valley Artisans Market, Cambridge, NY 2012
Time Illuminated, Sow's Ear Studio & Gallery, Schenectady, NY 2011
Figuratively Fiber, Textile Center of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2011
*People's Choice Award Winner
Winter Garden, Valley Artisans Market, Cambridge, NY 2011
Winter Solstice, Saratoga Arts Council, Saratoga Springs, NY 2009
At Play, Valley Artisans Market, Cambridge, NY 2009
Fence Show, Capital District Arts Center, Troy, NY 2009
A Common Thread, Textile Center of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2009
Freedom, the Fabric of Our Nation, Textile Center of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2008
Alumni Art Exhibit, Macalester College, St. Paul, MN 2007

Press: featured in episode of WMHT AHA! A House for Arts on YouTube or PBS App

Work Available at:
J Gernon Framing & Fine Art 518-487-0350
182 River Street, Troy, NY
jgernonframing.com

The Laffer Gallery 518-695-3181
96 Broad Street, Schuylerville, NY 12871
thelaffergallery.com

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