Dora Ficher

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Gender Female
Industry Arts
Occupation Visual Artist
Location Philadelphia, PA, United States
Introduction Dora Ficher relates autobiographical narratives in her encaustic paintings. Abstract shapes, patterns, and vivid color recall cherished memories of her native Argentina. Dora was born in Buenos Aires and raised in a family of accomplished musicians and visual artists. Her formal training started at a young age when her aunt—a well-known Argentinean painter—taught her to paint in oils. Though interrupted by family moves to Missouri and Philadelphia, Dora continued her training and entered the Instituto de Bellas Artes Beato Angelico in Buenos Aires, where she received her degree in fine arts and art education. After graduation, Dora returned to Philadelphia to teach art to grade-school children. The innocence, freshness, and unique quality of children’s art inspires her to this day. Dora co-owns Fun in the Sun summer camp for kids, where she taught art and now serves as owner-administrator. Most recently, Dora has been able to devote herself to being a full-time artist. To that end, she consistently seeks exhibition opportunities while enhancing her studio practice and knowledge of the art business.
Interests painting, photography, computers, reading, movies, theater, going out with friends, music, walking, politics
Favorite Movies Too many to name them. Annie Hall, Juno, Fried green tomatoes, Nine Queens, King of hearts, The Graduate, the Bourne identity series, Mama Mia...are all definitely up there.
Favorite Music Ottmar Liebert, Gipsy Kings or any kind of folk music, both Argentinean and American. Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Enya, mostly all folk music, Emmylou Harris, James Taylor, Carol King, KD Lang, Elton John, latin, showtunes, and pretty much everything oldies.
Favorite Books Eat, Pray, Love, The Help, The Kite Runner, The Ya, Yas, Sisterhood, In the time of the Butterflies, The Glass Castle, to name a few.

Why does the color blue mean raspberry-flavored?

That is a great question...I never understood why I would get a raspberry water ice and it was blue. And...I still don't know the answer...but I love the color.