Ginger Gilmour
Ginger Gilmour (born Virginia Hasenbein; January 19, 1949) is an American artist, sculptor, and author.[1] Between 1975 and 1990, she was married to Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour. Since their divorce, she has lived in England.
Ginger Gilmour | |
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| Born | Virginia Hasenbein January 19, 1949 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | gingergilmour |
Personal life edit
From 1962 to 1966, Hasenbein studied at Wayne Memorial High School in Wayne, Michigan, and graduated cum laude.[2] She then undertook a two-year foundation course in chemical engineering and art at Michigan State University.[2]
Hasenbein met David Gilmour in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in October 1971, while accompanying her then boyfriend backstage at a Pink Floyd concert.[3] She described their meeting as "love at first sight",[3] and they married on July 7, 1975[1][3] with the wedding reception held at Abbey Road Studios. The couple had four children:[3] Alice (born 1976), Clare (born 1979), Sara (born 1981, now a fashion stylist[4]), and Matthew (born 1985).[5]
Hasenbein is depicted on the inner sleeve of Gilmour's 1978 eponymous first solo album. They separated during Pink Floyd's 1987–89 world tour and later divorced.[citation needed] She published a book about her life with him, Memoirs of the Bright Side of the Moon, in 2015.
Art edit
Gilmour studied for eight years with the English artist Cecil Collins.[1] She now works from her 15th-century farmhouse[3] near Yapton, West Sussex,[6] where she has created several studios.[3] A recurring theme in her work is angels.[3] She also teaches art[3] and a form of esoteric healing called 'Mental Colour Healing'. Her work has been exhibited in a number of galleries and other venues,[7] including[7] Mall Galleries, London, Arundel Castle, and the German Embassy in London. She worked in partnership with California-based artists Dana Lynne Anderson and Annie Harrison under the 'Renowned Artist' brand.[8] She has been commissioned to produce work for gardens at the Hampton Court Flower Show and Gardeners' World Live[7][9] and has illustrated books by Phil Murray.[7] As of July 2011, her 11-foot sculpture inspired by the Olympic Games is installed at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5.[10]
Gilmour is a member of the Society of Women Artists.[3] In June 2007, she received a British Red Cross Award for 'Services to Humanity'.[7][11]
Bibliography edit
- —— (2015). Memoirs of the Bright Side of The Moon. Angelscript International LLP. ISBN 978-0-9933023-0-5.
Books illustrated by Gilmour:
- Murray, Phil (August 1, 1994). Before the Beginning is a Thought: True Basics of Real Success Through Natural Philosophy. Perfect Words & Music Ltd. ISBN 978-1-898716-10-5.
References edit
- ^ a b c Gilmour, Ginger. "Ginger Art". Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- ^ a b "Ginger Gilmour Sculptor details". ArtParkS Sculpture Park. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Shewry, Brian (August 19, 2004). "Ginger's quest is where angels are always pleased to tread". Littlehampton Gazette: 31–32.
- ^ "Sara Gilmour". Neptune Pink Floyd. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- ^ . Waldorfcritics.org. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
- ^ "Sculpture attack casts shadow over arts festival". West Sussex Gazette (7896). August 23, 2006.
- ^ a b c d e Gilmour, Ginger. "Ginger Art – retrospective". Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- ^ "International Artists Herald A New Renaissance". October 26, 2006. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- ^ "Wild Plants Steal the show". Plantlife. June 2006.
- ^ . BAA. July 7, 2010. Archived from the original on September 14, 2010. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ "Certificate". Retrieved July 15, 2011.
External links edit
- Official website
- Profile at 'Architects of a New Dawn'
- Video of artworks with comments by Gilmour (and music by Matthew Gilmour)
- Bonham's Lot number for 'Hope'