From The New York Fashion Week issue of Art Tour International: "Corinne Whitaker - The Revolutionary Art of Sculpted Elegance".
In the ever evolving landscape of contemporary
art , Corinne Whitaker stands as a beacon of innovation, her works daring us to reimagine the boundaries
of form and function. With her "Evening Elegance" series , Whitaker has crafted a visual language that speakss to the
complexity of nature, the fluidity of design, and the limitless potential of the human imagination. These pieces
are not just sculptures: they are embodiments of an aesthetic philosophy that challenges conventional norms and elevates
art to a sublime experience. On the other hand, "Evening Elegance for Men" pushes the boundaries even further,
offering a reinterpretation of masculinity through the lens of nature. The piece is an explosion of color and texture,
with vibrant fruits and vegetables intricately woven into the design, transforming the male form into a celebration
of life and vitality. This work is a testament to Whitaker's boldness as an artist, unafraid to blend the familiar
with the fantastical, to create a vision that is at once playful and profound. Whitaker's "Evening Elegance" series
is a visual feast, a collection that invites us to see the world - and ourselves - in a new light. Her work is a call to
embrace the beauty of transformation, to find joy in the unexpected, and to appreciate the artistry that exists in every
corner of our lives. Corinne Whitaker is not just an artist; she is a storyteller, a creator of worlds where art and life
are inextricably intertwined, each piece a chapter in a narrative that continues to unfold before our eyes.
"Evening Elegance number 4" is a striking example of Whitaker's mastery in merging the organic with the abstract.
The piece radiates an ethereal beauty, it's cascading folds reminiscent of a regal gown caught in a moment of grace.
The combination of soft purples and cream tones is punctuated by bursts of vibrant red, drawing the eye to the intricate
details that make this piece a living entity within the space. Whitaker's abiliy to balance the delicate with the
bold is evident here as she creates a work that is both poised and powerful, inviting viewers to explore the nuances of its design."
From the Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston, Texas: "'Krepildockerschpe' gives us a taste
of the wit and joy with which Corinne Whitaker questions what our species is all
about. Utterly frank, with the mindset of a curious child, she uses her glorious
digital paintings to lead us through a Socratic quest for simple answers to big
questions. The book is fun, it's thought-provoking, and it invites multiple
readings to uncover the levels of meaning in her words and works of art." (published
10.1.24)
"The pieces on display feel like art from a mind released from the limits of the physical world - as if the electricity
between the folds of the brain has been captured within a frame. They are psychedelic, layered, chaotic and digital."
Online critical review.
For our book, "Beyond" - a 5 star review - "A visual and written journal into the mind of Corinne Whitaker. This lady has so many talents outside of her books, and yet she finds time to write down her thoughts for us to share, along with stunning images of her visual
creations. Whitaker has an uncanny knack of blending all human emotions and reactions. Humor, Irony, Reality, Horror, Banality. The list is endless, and she executes this with perfection. And apart from the peek into her thinking in the
written words, there are the pages of superb art works she has created that demand attention and interpretation, which may change on subsequent viewings. This is a book to go back to again and again."
Also for "Beyond" with 5 stars - "Beautiful, also thought provoking. Woah. That was my first reaction to the art images in Whitaker's latest book. In second and subsequent looks at the images you see human forms that bring to mind the organic behind ourselves,
call it our souls. The brief poetry before each image gives concrete philosophy of human's connection. Grab this go-back-to book at this huge discount!"
"Corinne Whitaker: Digital Mindscapes, a must-see exhibit at the Monterey Museum of Art...The pieces on display feel like art from a mind released from the limits of the physical world – as if the electricity
between the folds of the brain has been captured within a frame. They are psychedelic, layered, chaotic and digital. The artist, 87-year-old Corinne Whitaker, is a pioneer in the digital art world who began exploring
art using personal computers as far back as the 1980s. In 1994, she founded the online art journal Digital Giraffe, the same year in which she visited the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to give what is considered
the first lecture on digital art. She has since been one of the medium’s leading voices and her exhibit at the Monterey Museum of Art is not to be missed. [CN]".
Hot Picks, Monterey County Weekly, August 20, 2022
Bully Bully Bang Bang is an artistic compilation of illustrations and poetic rhetoric by acclaimed artist Corinne Whitaker. As an award-winning art pioneer, she has over 42 years of creative career experience in the
development of digital imaging and sculpting techniques. She utilizes a blend of bold language and eclectic interpretations to address many complex moral, sociopolitical issues...I award this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars.
It is visually and conceptually mesmerizing; it triggers numerous, thought-provoking moments of reflection. Whitaker is also known as “the Digital Giraffe,” and her artwork has appeared in 80 solo shows and 260
group exhibitions worldwide. This is her 31st book of digital paintings and poetry."
Official Review: Bully Bully Bang Bang by Corinne Whitaker, Online Book Club, 13 Sept 2020
Regarding our Special Covid Virus project online:
"Every giraffe & every giraffe love sends you hugs of gratitude for
this inspiring, amazing realization of this dramatic, perilous moment.
With love & thanks, you are a guiding spirit of our times!"
Richard Falk, Professor Emeritus, Princeton University, Department of International Law, 2020
"In the summer of 1960 I was swept away by the Jackson Pollocks on
display in Peggy Guggenheim's Venice home. In the summer of 1995,
that same feeling of awe came back for only the second time when I
first saw the work of Corinne Whitaker in her Carmel studio. I suspect
that Whitaker's work appeals to me and many others trying to make
sense of the information age for much the same reasons that Pollock's
work resonated with men and women trying to make sense of the
Post-World War II turmoil: in periods of social upheaval a few artists
are able to produce new metaphors and new techniques that capture
the anxieties present in every transitional period.
Whitaker is a non-linear innovator in art. Rather than approach art
quietly by the "back staircase" of convention, she has stormed the main
gates of our sensibilities with the tools and language of modern science.
All artists stand on the shoulders of predecessors. But it seems to me
that Whitaker has not been content to stand: she has leapt off in order
to propel herself in unexplored directions."
Dr. Stephen Guisinger,University of Texas at Dallas, 1997
Regarding our 23rd book, "Wanting":
"A major contribution to our sense of beauty, design, identity, achieved with grace and style."
Dr. Richard Falk, Professor Emeritus of International Law at Princeton University, 2016
"No More War" is a powerful message for you to put out there because
warfare today is impossible to live with. The planet grows smaller by the
hour. I dare say we are in a state of critical mass over national
boundaries, and they should not exist on a finite planet with no where to
turn but spin us round with our backs and eyes to the sun. After all, we
have journeyed four billion plus years to now. What "now" you say, with
camera and iPad in hand, with straight-forward imagery as you feel it
course through your veins? Very brave indeed and so deeply felt that they
make their way onto aluminum panels that apparently reflect back on you
some mirror of a world that teeters between chaos and structured hope. If
"people" look back at you through the forms and imagery that you conjure
then it's a phenomenon that speaks to you - to danger - to the crisis that
mounts.
I greatly admire what you are grasping with your art, and may it thrive!
Thanks, Corinne, for caring.
Roger Ferragallo, Administrator and Teacher of art, cinema, tv, and photography, 2012
"Reactions: a Review of Didgeridoo: Corinne Whitaker picked up a machete and chopped her own path through the art world underbrush many years ago (39, to be exact). That's when she ventured into digital painting - not creating pretty pictures, but challenging explorations of psyche and eternal issues of religion and metaphysics.
Whitaker's newest book of art and poetry, "Once Upon a Didgeridoo", addresses questions in both genres. Here are representative snippets of Whitaker's poetry; buy the book to enjoy the accompanying art.
"Are you given a choice / Between isn't and is? /
If it's all about choice / Will my ghost have a voice?"
And:
"Will the Buddha fly / Through a Baptist sky /
Will the Yahweh cry / At the death of I? "
Ruth Waters, Founder and Executive Director, Peninsula Museum of Art, Burlingame, CA 2018
c. Corinne Whitaker 2023
Best of Foster City 2016
Best of Palo Alto 2013
Golden Web Award, 2001 and 2000
Artist of the Month, Artisan Bazaar, 2000
Best in Cyberart Award, 1999
winner of BATech's "Catch of the Day"
winner of Fractal Design's "Artist of the Month"and "Image of the Day"
Featured Master Artist, Shadowart Galleries, 1997 and 1998
Guest Artist of the Month, Hampton Click Salon Online