About Dreama
Artist Statement
Dreama Blankenbeckler began her journey with painting and drawing in February 2023 in Seattle, Washington, using watercolors and ink. Employing projective techniques that tap into the unconscious, she painted almost daily, searching for meaning and imagery that truly reflected her inner self. She consciously invited her “guides and angels” to assist in this process. Six months later, she moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, embracing a new chapter in life.
Art has been both solace and healing for Dreama, a grounding force as she navigates a dramatically different environment, ongoing physical health challenges, and the shifting landscapes of the country and world. At the same time, she has found deep inspiration in New Mexico’s vast skies, rugged countryside, towering mountains, and rich cultural diversity.
As you move through this exhibition, consider the themes of life’s transitions, the natural world, and cultural influences that shape both Dreama’s work and our shared human experience.
Her process is rooted in projective art therapy techniques, which encourage unconscious self-exploration through material and form. Many of her pieces begin with a simple scribble—a spontaneous mark from which she discovers imagery, developing it with her imagination.
Biography
Dreama grew up in rural West Virginia and earned a graduate degree in art therapy from Goddard College in 1980. Her artistic journey has spanned multiple mediums, from assemblage to painting, with exhibitions in various states. Most recently, she showcased her work in Seattle, Washington, before relocating to New Mexico, where she has exhibited at Mozaik Fine Art Gallery in Santa Fe and OmniHum in Taos.
