Current Exhibit
Rooted, 12 x 14 inches, pastel and pencil on paper
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Smear, 4.5 x 6. 5 inches, lipstick and pencil on paper
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FAVORITES - WORKS ON PAPER
By Christy Zucarelli
On display through Nov. 19, 2017
Opening reception: Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
By Christy Zucarelli
On display through Nov. 19, 2017
Opening reception: Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Artist's Statement:
The drawings in this show were selected from various series that I have done over the years. They are a few of my favorites. Although from different series what remains the same is my interest in surface, space, line and structure.
In my work it is important that I attain a certain degree of spontaneity and grace as well as a level of movement. I often allow the line to dominate and pay close attention to the negative space, always keeping in mind structure and surface. I gravitate toward the center of the paper, seeking a sense of stability and placement. While personal elements prompt me to begin, creating an engaging surface for me to return to and complete becomes my main focus and challenge.
Throughout working I continue to make choices such as: will the line be active or still? will it repeat or stand alone? Such choices lead to gestures, which are guided by feeling, but they are always subject to conscious judgment. Little that remains in a finished piece is therefore, accidental. The entire process leads toward a completed piece, which remains in a constant state of flux until it is fully resolved.
Artist Bio:
Buffalo born artist. Attended the University of New York at Buffalo (BFA Painting & Dance), Daemen College of Amherst, New York (BFA Graphic Design) and The City College of New York (M.A.Ed.).
Exhibited at various galleries in Buffalo, including the Albright Knox Art Gallery, Anderson Gallery and Castellani Art Museum. Other venues include BoxHeart Gallery Pittsburgh, PA, School of Visual Arts, NY, NY, ATC Gallery, Chicago, IL, and Ceres Gallery, NY, NY. Participated in artist residencies in both rural and urban settings.
Works currently displayed at The Mansion on Delaware Avenue and Hotel Henry Urban Resort Conference Center.
The drawings in this show were selected from various series that I have done over the years. They are a few of my favorites. Although from different series what remains the same is my interest in surface, space, line and structure.
In my work it is important that I attain a certain degree of spontaneity and grace as well as a level of movement. I often allow the line to dominate and pay close attention to the negative space, always keeping in mind structure and surface. I gravitate toward the center of the paper, seeking a sense of stability and placement. While personal elements prompt me to begin, creating an engaging surface for me to return to and complete becomes my main focus and challenge.
Throughout working I continue to make choices such as: will the line be active or still? will it repeat or stand alone? Such choices lead to gestures, which are guided by feeling, but they are always subject to conscious judgment. Little that remains in a finished piece is therefore, accidental. The entire process leads toward a completed piece, which remains in a constant state of flux until it is fully resolved.
Artist Bio:
Buffalo born artist. Attended the University of New York at Buffalo (BFA Painting & Dance), Daemen College of Amherst, New York (BFA Graphic Design) and The City College of New York (M.A.Ed.).
Exhibited at various galleries in Buffalo, including the Albright Knox Art Gallery, Anderson Gallery and Castellani Art Museum. Other venues include BoxHeart Gallery Pittsburgh, PA, School of Visual Arts, NY, NY, ATC Gallery, Chicago, IL, and Ceres Gallery, NY, NY. Participated in artist residencies in both rural and urban settings.
Works currently displayed at The Mansion on Delaware Avenue and Hotel Henry Urban Resort Conference Center.
