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"My signature painting reflects life's experiences. This shows who I really am... my heart and soul." |
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and hard work are at the core of Ivey's artistic philosophy. He has developed a unique style, working with bright colors
to express feeling and emotion in each unique piece.
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| "I become what I paint. If I'm painting a ballerina - suddenly I'm whirling around with them." |  |
Known for his paintings of North Carolina scenes, Ivey Hayes was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina. His watercolors depict realistic scenes from the area where he grew up; more recently he has become known for the bold colors of his acrylics, which portray rural and dockside scenes as well as more abstract paintings of people in motion.
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"The painting soaks me up. I can feel the energy that comes through the lady as she rolls her hip out and the man who hums the tune." |
Mr. Hayes received a BA from North Carolina Central University. He performed graduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, then achieved a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1975 from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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"I work at art until it speaks to me, gives me joy and makes me love the work." |
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Ivey has continued painting, always drawing upon his own personal experiences. He compares his art to a journey...
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"My bags are packed and I'm ready to open the next door with every painting." |
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