Jean Noon
Jean Noon, Harpa Concert Hall Interior ,Reykjavik, Iceland #3
“Being a sculptor/painter/photographer and a farmer establishes a deep connection for me between my labor, existence, nature, and the continuum of positive human energy communicated through art.” - Jean Noon
As a sheep farmer, Noon has life-long practice at and a particular opportunity for careful observation. As a sculptor, she builds structures to contain and communicate ideas, responses, and emotions. Deeply interested in traditional basket-making, her structures are often vessels with interior elements. These interests in structures and observation have led to her photography practice, which has been enhanced by opportunities to travel.
The Harpa Concert Hall on the waterfront in Reykjavik Iceland was completed and opened in 2011. It was designed by Henning Larsen Architects, Batteriið Architects . The incredible glass crystal design references the Basalt formations that are found in the landscape of Iceland.
Selected Exhibitions
2004 - 2019 Annual S&G Jacks Sculpture Garden Invitational, U.N.E., Westbrook, ME
2018 Rumpus, The Engine, Biddeford, ME
2017 #International Sculpture Day at Bedrock Gardens, Lee, N.H.
June LaCombe Sculpture at Wells Reserve, Loudham Farm and Hawk Ridge Farm, Pownal, ME2016 The Engine, Biddeford, ME
2014 Coyote, U.N.E. Art Gallery, Westbrook, ME
2007 - 2014 Sculpture Participating with Place, June LaCombe Sculpture, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay, ME
2011 Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Art Exhibit, The Pingree School, S. Hamilton, MA
Critters, U.N.E. Art Gallery, Westbrook, ME
Terry Lindsay 10th Summer Show at Saratoga, Saratoga, NY2010-2011 Maine Public Broadcasting Annual TV Auction
2008 Water and Gravity, June LaCombe Sculpture, Pownal, ME
Education
2018 MECA Continuing Studies, Personal Practice with Diane Dahlke
2017 MECA Artist Retreat on the French Riviera
2017 MECA Continuing Studies Digital Photography with Thurston Howes
2016 MECA Continuing Studies, Bronze Casting
2006 U.S.M. Advanced Sculpture with Duncan Hewitt
2016, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1998, 1995, 1993 Open Door -Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
2000 U.S.M. Ceramics with David Schneider
1996 U.S.M. OBJ. & ENVIR: INTERDISIPLINARY APPROACH. Jin Soo Kim (Art Inst. of Chicago) 3
1993 Watercolor on Location, Maine College of Art, Portland, Maine
1990 University of Southern Maine, B.S. Art Education, Summa Cum Laude
1971 Goddard College, B. A., Art/Education/Agriculture, Plainfield, Vermont
1967 Concord-Carlisle Regional High School – Mass.
1971-2020 Owner Operator: The Noon Family Sheep Farm - MOFGA Certified Organic
