Barbara Hines

For the attorney, see Barbara Hines (lawyer).

Barbara Hines (born 1950) is an American artist.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Biography

Hines was born Barbara Fritzsche[7] in Germany,[8] the daughter of Holocaust survivors.[9][10] Her father served in the Luftwaffe but was imprisoned after they found out that his mother was Jewish;[11] he later escaped and moved to West Germany where he married and had two children.[8] The family then moved to Australia and her parents never again mentioned their Jewish ancestry to their children who were raised as Methodists.[8] She had a dual degree in education and interior design[8] and began her career as a high school teacher of French and English in Düsseldorf.[8] She then moved to New York City to study interior design at the New York School of Interior Design and then enrolled in the Pratt Institute Environmental Design program.[8] She also volunteered at the Museum of Modern Art where she was influenced by the works of Color Field painters Helen Frankenthaler and Gerhard Richter.[8]

Hines is known for combining "impressionist treatment with contemporary style."[3] Her first gallery show was in 2009, at Houston's Meredith Long & Company.[5][12] The gallery continues to represent her.[13] In 2015 she had a solo show at the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas.[1] She is a supporter of Jewish causes including the Aishel House in Houston, an Orthodox Jewish organization that works with hospitals; the Holocaust Museum Houston; and organizations devoted to Orthodox Jewish education.[14][15][16]

She serves as a member of the Advisory Board of Governors of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, (JLI), the adult education arm of the Chabad Lubavitch movement and is a significant contributor to their educational initiatives across the globe.[17][18][19][20]

Personal life

In 1981, Hines married real estate developer Gerald D. Hines.[7][21][22][23] In her 20s, she became a Buddhist and later, after her mother revealed to her that she was also Jewish, she became more involved with Judaism. Her spiritual journey began with Chabad in Aspen where she is a major benefactor, and serves on its board of directors. She is a member of Chabad in Aspen and Houston.[8]

Barbara and Gerry Hines also support The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.[24][25]

References

  1. 1 2 Latson, Jennifer (20 November 2014). "Spiritual journey transformed artist". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  2. Wecker, Menachem (13 February 2015). "A Museum as Big as Texas". Forward. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  3. 1 2 Hodge, Shelby (16 October 2014). "Houston artist takes on Dallas and draws an international crowd to a new national center". Culture Map Houston. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  4. "The Art of Barbara Hines: Mysteries, Signs and Wonders". artandseek.org. Art + Seek; Arts, Music and Culture for North Texas. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  5. 1 2 Martin, Maggie (30 July 2009). "Maggie Martin: Colorado birthday bash draws glittery crowd". Shreveport Times. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  6. Hodge, Shelby (4 September 2012). "Barbara Hines paints for the bayou". CultureMap Houston. /. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  7. 1 2 Houston Chronicle: "Hines a towering influence on Houston landmarks" By Nancy Sarnoff June 10, 2007
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Houston Chronicle: "Spiritual journey transformed artist - A circuitous journey through faiths to Judaism transforms Houston painter" By Jennifer Latson November 20, 2014
  9. Jewish Herald Voice: "Hines’ awarded ‘Guardian of the Human Spirit’ - Barbara and Gerald D. Hines were honored at HMH’s annual luncheon" by MICHAEL C. DUKE November 12, 2009
  10. Houston Culture Map Magazine: "Houston artist takes on Dallas and draws an international crowd to a new national center" by Shelby Hodge October 16, 2014
  11. Houston Chronicle: "Hineses honored for efforts" November 11, 2009
  12. Hodge, Shelby (14 December 2009). "Barbara Hines paints a pretty picture". CultureMap Houston. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  13. "http://meredithlonggallery.com/artists.asp?show=160&mode=". http://www.meredithlonggallery.com/. Meredith Long & Company. Retrieved 25 March 2015. External link in |website=, |title= (help)
  14. Showboats International Magazine: "Snapshot: Barbara Hines" interview by Grace Trofa retrieved April 15, 2015
  15. SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH, JUDY (April 5, 2009). "Brown's wife honors unique J'lem cancer clinic in London". The Jerusalem Post. These included venture capitalist Sir Ronald Cohen and Lady Sharon Harel-Cohen; Dr. Kobi and Dr. Judith Richter; Gerry and Barbara Hines; Dr. Jean de Gunzburg; Sir Harry and Lady Solomon;
  16. "Guardian of the Human Spirit Luncheon: Speaker: Gerald and Barbara Hines". Holocaust Museum Houston. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  17. "JCC Aspen". Jewish Community Center Aspen.
  18. Smilk, Carin M. (August 2014). "New Aspen Chabad Center Opening Reflects Warmth and Beauty of Its Surroundings". Chabad.org.
  19. Travers, Andrew. "Andy Warhol pops up at 212 Gallery in Aspen". The Aspen Times. Retrieved 9 December 2015. ALSO OPENING THIS WEEKEND Painters Barbara Hines and Alexander McQueen Duncan opened a joint show.... All proceeds from sales of Hines’ work in the show will go to the Aspen Institute, Golshim L’Chaim and Chabad Jewish Community Center Aspen
  20. "JLI Leadership" (PDF). The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  21. "Green on the bayou: Largest crowd at Buffalo Bayou Partnership gala brings in record $500,000". Culture Map Houston. November 8, 2012.
  22. Pudwell, Elizabeth (23 October 2014). "Reception for Artist Barbara Hines, Glitters, at the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas". Houston Chronicle.
  23. Hodge, Shelby (September 23, 2015). "A magical night to remember: Blow-out birthday party salutes Gerald Hines on his 90th". Culture Map Houston.
  24. Watson, Sarah. "Aspen scene lures philanthropic set". Houston, TX. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center..
  25. "Roman Vishniac Rediscovered". Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Retrieved 10 December 2015. Generous funding is provided by: The David Berg Foundation, Barbara and Gerry Hines...

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