Estela Monjo Boudreau

Born in Cordoba

Estela Monjo Boudreau

Born in Cordoba Argentina, I have lived in the USA for over 45 years. Soon after graduating from college in Argentina with an Early Education degree and a major in English, I got married and we moved to the USA where I began to create my own kindergarten giving birth to five children. Now I have 19 grandchildren who continue to give me the kindergarten setting that I love.

My sculptures signed as Estela Monjo are on display at Shalem Institute, Washington DC and in private collections in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Michigan, Oregon, Louisiana, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Virginia, Utah, Alberta Canada and Argentina.

My sculpture portfolio is displayed virtually at www.galeriamariposa.net which offers pieces for collectors of fine art. A private sculpting studio is in Saint Clair Shores, MI. Windrise Estate in Metamora MI is the setting for a permanent collection of my indoor and garden piece sculptures.

In addition to my art, I am the founder of Windrise Retreat Center in Metamora MI where over the past 25 years I hosted retreats in an ecumenical setting with my husband Greg. A lover of nature, I create flower gardens, enjoy cooking, and reading spiritual and nonfiction books.

My art and sculpture education were through private lessons and mentoring from a local sculptor, and I attended the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. My postgraduate education was at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington D.C. where I earned degrees in Spiritual Direction, and Contemplative Prayer Groups Formation.

Associations:
- The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors
- Women's Caucus of the Arts
- Michigan Sculptor's Guild
- International Biennale Artist
- Fine Art Society of Detroit
- National Portrait Society

Education:
College of Creative studies, Detroit MI.
Bachelor's in Education from Escolapias College, Córdoba, Argentina
Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Washington, DC
Degree in Spiritual Counseling
Degree in Spiritual Group Formation and Leadership

Contact Information:
Estela Monjo Boudreau
22045 Shore Pointe LN, Saint Clair Shores, Mi 48080
Cell: 313- 407- 0953
Email: windrise125@gmail.com
Website: www.galeriamariposa.net

, I have lived in the USA for over 45 years. Soon after graduating from college in Argentina with an Early Education degree and a major in English, I got married and we moved to the USA where I began to create my own kindergarten giving birth to five children. Now I have 19 grandchildren who continue to give me the kindergarten setting that I love.

My sculptures signed as Estela Monjo are on display at Shalem Institute, Washington DC and in private collections in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Michigan, Oregon, Louisiana, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Virginia, Utah, Alberta Canada and Argentina.

My sculpture portfolio is displayed virtually at www.galeriamariposa.net which offers pieces for collectors of fine art. A private sculpting studio is in Saint Clair Shores, MI. Windrise Estate in Metamora MI is the setting for a permanent collection of my indoor and garden piece sculptures.

In addition to my art, I am the founder of Windrise Retreat Center in Metamora MI where over the past 25 years I hosted retreats in an ecumenical setting with my husband Greg. A lover of nature, I create flower gardens, enjoy cooking, and reading spiritual and nonfiction books.

My art and sculpture education were through private lessons and mentoring from a local sculptor, and I attended the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. My postgraduate education was at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington D.C. where I earned degrees in Spiritual Direction, and Contemplative Prayer Groups Formation.

Associations:
- The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors
- Women's Caucus of the Arts
- Michigan Sculptors Guild
- International Biennale Artist
- Fine Art Society of Detroit
- National Portrait Society

Education:
College of Creative studies, Detroit MI.
Bachelor's in Education from Escolapias College, Córdoba, Argentina
Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Washington, DC
Degree in Spiritual Counseling
Degree in Spiritual Group Formation and Leadership

Contact Information:
Estela Monjo Boudreau
22045 Shore Pointe LN, Saint Clair Shores, Mi 48080
Cell: 313- 407- 0953
Email: windrise125@gmail.com
Website: www.galeriamariposa.net

Juried Shows and Public Exhibitions:

2019

- Sabbatical

2018

- Madonna University, Livonia MI, DWSPS show, "Persistence"

- Carr Gallery, Detroit MI, Women Show

- Women Caucus for the Arts, Year of Resistance 2017�, Publication of juried pieces.

2017

- Boll Family YMCA, Detroit, MI. Solo show, In Search of the Beloved.

- Lawrence Street Galley, Ferndale, MI. The Body Eclectic 2017�.

- MOCAD Homestead gallery (Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit), Detroit, MI Home �

- Lawrence Street Gallery, Ferndale, MI, �Stop the violence�.

2016

- The Community House. Birmingham, MI �Our Town 2016�.

- Padzieski Gallery Art Show, DSWPS Show. Best of show award.

- MONA (Museum of New Art), Armada MI

- DSWPS show at War Memorial, Grosse Pointe City, MI

2015

- Padzieski Art Gallery; Wayne County Council for Arts, �Artists Among Us�. Best of Show award

- �Art in the Rough�, Imlay City, MI
- �MI Great Artist� online art competition, Oakland County MI. Public voted me as Finalist. Awarded a Solo Show titled �The Many Faces of God� at Oakland County Executive Offices Gallery, Waterford, MI

- Northville Art House, Northville MI

- Alfred Berkowitz Gallery, �Open Competition�, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

- Grosse Pointe Art Center, Grosse Pointe, MI

- The Community House, �Our Town Art Show�, Birmingham, MI

- Gallery 194, �Sculpture Guild of Michigan�, Lapeer, MI

2014
- Detroit Institute of Art Museum; �Ofrenda� Exhibit. Detroit, MI
- Park West Gallery; �MI Great Artist 2014� competition Finalists Show. Southfield, MI
- Detroit Historical Museum; �100th Anniversary� show. The Society of Women Painters and Sculptors�. Detroit, MI
- Birmingham Community House; �Our Town� show. Birmingham, MI
- Detroit Contemporary Gallery; �Women� show. Detroit, MI
- Anton Gallery; �An Autumn Affair�. Mount Clemens, MI
- Global Art Peace Project; International art exchange.
- Dancing Dog Gallery; �Midwest Loves Middle East� show. Ann Arbor, MI
- Pontiac Creative Art Center; �Hispanic Artists� show. Pontiac MI
- Detroit Artist Market Gallery; �Outdoor Art� show at Center for Creative Studies. Detroit, MI
- Grosse Pointe Art Center; �Member�s Best� show. Grosse Pointe City, MI
- The Alfred Berkowitz Gallery; University of Michigan Dearborn. Dearborn, MI

2013
- SOHO20 Chelsea Gallery; �Women in Charge� show. New York, NY
- Padzieski Art Gallery; �Artists Among Us� show. Wayne County Council for the Arts, History and Humanities. Dearborn, MI
- The Scarab Club; �Global Colors� show. Detroit, MI
- City of Lincoln Park; �Lincoln Park Art Walk� with Detroit Institute of Art. Lincoln Park, MI
- Grosse Pointe Art Center; �Our Rivers and Lakes� show. Grosse Pointe City, MI
- Merge Gallery; �The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors� show. Oxford, MI
- Grosse Pointe Art Center; �75th Member�s Show�. Grosse Pointe City, MI
- Pontiac Creative Art Center; �Michigan Hispanic Artists� show. Pontiac, MI
- 555 Gallery; �Opening Show�. Detroit, MI
2012
- Pontiac Creative Art Center; Pontiac, MI, 2012.
- Galeria Mariposa; Artist in Residence; gallery of works on display, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
2011
- Padzieski Art Gallery; The Detroit Society of Women Painters & Sculptors, Dearborn, MI
- Grosse Pointe Art Center; Grosse Pointe City, MI
- The Valade Center; The Detroit Society of Women Painters & Sculptors show. Detroit, MI
- Galeria Mariposa; Artist in Residence; gallery of works on display, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
2010
- Galeria Mariposa: �Opening show�. Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

2009
- Grosse Pointe Arts Center; Grosse Pointe City, MI
2002
- Zeus Gallery; All Women Show. Chicago, IL

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Estela Monjo Boudreau

Born in Cordoba Argentina, I have lived in the USA for over 55 years. Soon after graduating from college in Argentina with an Early Education degree and a major in English, I got married and we moved to the USA where I began to create my own kindergarten giving birth to five children. Now I have 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren who continue to give me the kindergarten setting that I love.

My sculptures are at the Vatican in Pope Francis’ personal collection, Shalem Institute, Washington DC and in private collections in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Michigan, Oregon, Louisiana, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Virginia, Utah, Alberta Canada and Argentina.

My virtual gallery displays my sculpture portfolio at www.galeriamariposa.net. My studios are in Saint Clair Shores, MI and in Metamora MI on the grounds of Windrise Retreat Center which has a permanent collection of my indoor and garden piece sculptures. My sculpting Retreats are held at Windrise.

Since I founded Windrise Retreat Center 30 years ago, I have hosted retreats in an ecumenical setting with my husband Greg. I am a lover of nature and walk outdoors daily. My passions are meditation, healthy living, conscious eating and cooking, creating flower gardens, wild bird watching and reading non-fiction.

My postgraduate education was at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington DC where I earned degrees in Spiritual Direction, and Contemplative Prayer Groups Formation. My sculpting training was private lessons and mentoring from a local sculptor for 20 years, supplemented by classes at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit.

Associations Memberships:
- The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors
- Women’s’ Caucus of the Arts
- Michigan Sculptors’ Guild
- International Biennale Artist
- Fine Art Society of Detroit
- National Portrait Society

Education:
College of Creative studies, Detroit MI.
Bachelor's in Education, Escolapias College, Córdoba, Argentina
Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Washington, DC
Degree in Spiritual Counselling
Degree in Spiritual Group Formation and Leadership

Contact Information:
Estela Monjo (Boudreau)
3630 Thornville RD, Metamora, MI 48455
Cell: 313- 407- 0953
E-mail: windrise125@gmail.com
Web site: www.galeriamariposa.net

Estela Monjo Boudreau

Born in Cordoba Argentina, I have lived in the USA for over 55 years. Soon after graduating from college in Argentina with an Early Education degree and a major in English, I got married and we moved to the USA where I began to create my own kindergarten giving birth to five children. Now I have 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren who continue to give me the kindergarten setting that I love.

My sculptures are at the Vatican in Pope Francis’ personal collection, Shalem Institute, Washington DC and in private collections in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Michigan, Oregon, Louisiana, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Virginia, Utah, Alberta Canada and Argentina.

My virtual gallery displays my sculpture portfolio at www.galeriamariposa.net. My studios are in Saint Clair Shores, MI and in Metamora MI on the grounds of Windrise Retreat Center which has a permanent collection of my indoor and garden piece sculptures. My sculpting Retreats are held at Windrise.

Since I founded Windrise Retreat Center 30 years ago, I have hosted retreats in an ecumenical setting with my husband Greg. I am a lover of nature and walk outdoors daily. My passions are meditation, healthy living, conscious eating and cooking, creating flower gardens, wild bird watching and reading non-fiction.

My postgraduate education was at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington DC where I earned degrees in Spiritual Direction, and Contemplative Prayer Groups Formation. My sculpting training was private lessons and mentoring from a local sculptor for 20 years, supplemented by classes at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit.

Associations Memberships:
- The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors
- Women’s’ Caucus of the Arts
- Michigan Sculptors’ Guild
- International Biennale Artist
- Fine Art Society of Detroit
- National Portrait Society

Education:
College of Creative studies, Detroit MI.
Bachelor's in Education, Escolapias College, Córdoba, Argentina
Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Washington, DC
Degree in Spiritual Counselling
Degree in Spiritual Group Formation and Leadership

Contact Information:
Estela Monjo (Boudreau)
3630 Thornville RD, Metamora, MI 48455
Cell: 313- 407- 0953
E-mail: windrise125@gmail.com
Web site: www.galeriamariposa.net

Sculptures by Estela Monjo Boudreau

At a Papal Audience in the Vatican I had the privilege of personally presenting my portrait of Pope Francis to His Holiness.(Oct. 6, 20210)

When Pope Francis was appointed and first appeared on the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square he said to the crowd “Please Pray for Me.” A profound statement by a Pope that touched my soul and my sculpture was conceived in my mind that day.

I am pleased to share my portrait of Pope Francis with you to celebrate him. Pope Francis was Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina and served as Bishop in my hometown of Cordoba Argentina.

Photo by John Martin, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

Cell: 1+313-407-0953 E-mail: windrise125@gmail.com