Precious Burger – Untamed Spirit

About the Artist

Artist Statement

My art weaves personal narratives with universal themes, creating a visual
language that speaks to resilience, transformation, and the wonder of the world
around us. Rooted in the lush landscapes of my West Virginia childhood, my work is infused with organic forms, vibrant colors, and a deep sense of curiosity and awe.
Primarily working in acrylics, I often incorporate mixed media elements to add
texture and depth, though my love of learning inspires me to explore diverse tools and techniques. Bold brushstrokes, dynamic compositions, and vibrant color palettes blur the
boundaries between representation and abstraction. I employ mark making for textural richness and glazing for luminosity, creating layers of meaning and a sense of history in each piece.

Artist Biography

Precious Burger is a mixed media artist renowned for her vibrant, intuitive works exploring themes of resilience, transformation, and human connection.Based in Fairfax, VA, Precious creates from her “treehouse-like” studio,infusing her art with a sense of wonder and natural beauty.After a distinguished 30-year career as an elementary art educator, Precious transitioned to professional artistry, embracing her creative calling with renewed passion. Her background in education informs her artistic practice, emphasizing the importance of process over product and the joy of creative discovery.

Precious’s work has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions throughout the DC Metro area, including a solo show,“Calling All Angels,” and a joint exhibition, “A Perfect Duo: Two Artists’ Perspective of the World,” with her husband at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax Gallery in 2020 and 2023. She is represented by and serves as featured artist with the Circle Foundation for the Arts. Precious has been accepted into shows by HMVC Gallery, Las Laguna Art Gallery, and the Palm Gallery. Her art has graced the pages of various magazines, including Novum Artis, Artistonish, Arts to Hearts and Gallerium. Precious also serves as an Artist in Residence for Palette 22 and Alton Cottage.