Virginia Overton
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Virginia Overton | |
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| Born | 1971 (age 53–54) Nashville, Tennessee, US |
| Known for | Installation, sculpture |
Virginia Overton (born 1971) is an American artist. She is known for her site-specific and sculpture works that often incorporate found or readymade objects.[1][2] In 2018 she was the first female artist to have a solo exhibition at the Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, Queens, New York.
Overton was born in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1971.[3][4] Overton has said that, although her mother was a painter, it was her father who started her interest in sculpting.[5] Although she tried other jobs, Overton acknowledged that she wanted to become an artist because she felt it was important to find a career that contributed to society.[6] After leaving Tennessee, Overton worked in New Mexico and North Carolina in various teaching jobs.[5] She eventually earned her Masters of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Memphis[7] before moving to New York. While in New York, Overton collaborated with various artists in a shared studio.[5] Virginia Overton is represented by Bortolami and White Cube.
