Biography
JoAnne Dumas is a visual artist whose work explores the beauty, structure and history embedded in the natural world. She is particularly drawn to patterns formed by water, stone and ancient geological processes, revealing connections between nature, time and design.
Born in New York City, JoAnne received both her BFA with honors and MPS from Pratt Institute. She also studied at Parsons School of Design and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She has received several grants from the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and participated in two international artist exchanges through FGM.
JoAnne has taught high school and college art, led forums for New York artists and presented lectures and workshops at galleries, colleges and conferences for the New York State Art Teachers’ Association. Her work is included in private and commercial collections and in permanent installations at two buildings within Stony Brook University Hospital in New York.
Artist Statement
In the recent past my work has revolve mainly about our natural waters though I am fascinated about our natural world in general.
Last year I unexpectedly came across a quarry in the Florida Keys. It was composed of a variety of coral fossil’s more than 100,000 years old. I was mesmerized by the interesting and beautiful patterns that were visible when the limestone was cut straight down into blocks.
I immediately loved these fossils and what they had left. I was so excited that I started photographing the maze of walls that surrounded me. Unfortunately, it was the last day of a vacation, but I knew that I must come back to photograph again. This year I revisited and spent three days photographing in different light and weather conditions.
I use archival materials to create one-of-a-kind pieces to highlight the diverse patterns of these coral fossils. These images have been in two solo exhibits. The attached link was written about the June to July 2026 solo exhibit.
https://tbrnewsmedia.com/mills-pond-gallery-continues-tradition-of-looking-outside-the-box/