I was granted membership to The Loft Artists Association (LAA) in early spring of 2011, and I value their purpose to provide artists with a supportive environment as they reach out to the community through artistic expressions. Along with four great artists, I am participating in LAA’s first exhibit for the year, titled: “New Year, New Artists”, and I’m participating with my first collection of paintings in 2012: “The Balcony Collection”, Following, is the official press release announcing the exhibit.
A principios de la primavera del 2011, fui aceptado como miembro en Loft Artists Association, una entidad que se dedica a la promoción de artistas locales en el area de Stamford,CT. Me siento muy complacido de estar participando en la primera exhibición del año, “New Year, New Artists” con mi primera coleccion de pinturas, “Balcones”. A continuación, les comparto el anuncio de prensa oficial.
Stamford, CT – November 28, 2011 – The Loft Artists are welcoming in the New Year with an exciting show featuring the work of 5 accomplished artists that were juried into the LAA this past year, joining the 45 artists that are currently members. These artists were selected from a large group of applicants in a competitive jurying process that is conducted every other year. They work in various media and have many awards and exhibitions amongst them. They are: Ellen Gordon (painter and printmaker), Philippa Lodato-Suppa (sculptor), Karen V. Neems (photographer, painter and mixed media artist), Jon Puzzuoli (ceramic artist), and Hernan Restrepo (graphic designer and painter).
A short statement from each artist describes their focus:
Ellen Gordon: The work shown in this exhibition is based on my passion to express form with line and shape. The expressive nature of the line, coupled with the shapes the form creates, both captivates and inspires me. Since the beginning of time artists have wrestled with expressing the third dimension in a two dimensional space and my objective is to do so with a fresh approach.
Philippa Lodato-Suppa: I am a naturalist at heart, drawn to the earthy smell and silky texture of clay. Through my sculpture I strive to explore the human condition and speak to its undeniable strength, beauty, joy and sorrow.
Karen V. Neems: Whether looking through the viewfinder of the camera, creating collages digitally or manipulating images, I am drawn to the aspects that contain and formalize a space. The framework for my compositions is layered, merged and repeated. In the photocollages, light and shadow draw the viewer in while another image floats on the surface; the elements have a certain familiarity, but the space remains a mystery, creating a visual puzzle.
Jon Puzzuoli: I try to blur the border between what would be thought of as art and what would be thought of as just another piece of utilitarian ware. Using traditional forms as a springboard, I strive to reinvent my pieces with sculptural elements and glaze combinations that are uniquely rich and reflect the fluidity and beauty of molten glass.
Hernan Restrepo: I’m determined to maintain an imaginative vision along with a flexible and ethical attitude. Time continues teaching me how to be attentive to the essential aspects of the creative process, such as clear communication and dedication to detail. My goal is to never stop learning.
The Loft Artists Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to building connections within Fairfield County’s visual arts community and exposing the general public to artists and their work. Their grassroots events attract thousands of visitors throughout the tri-state area and have been recognized by funding agencies, including the Connecticut Commission on the Arts, corporate and private sponsors, the City of Stamford and by visitors who return year after year.
New Year, New Artists will have an opening reception Friday, January 13, 2012, from 6-9 pm, accompanied by live jazz at 845 Canal Street in Stamford, CT. Regular Gallery hours are Friday thru Sunday from 12 – 5 PM. Admission and parking are free. Handicapped access available.
For directions and more information visit: www.loftartists.com
or call:
203-323-4153.
Sponsored in part by:
Harbor Point
Kim Harris
The Louis J. Kuriansky Fund
Alex & Ricki Miller
and
Wagner Instruments.
