Artist Information:
Danielle Festa
Melrose, MA
United States
Member Since: Jan 2008
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Artist Statement:
We are constantly judging the
people around us, whether we
are aware of it or not. My
paintings are a critique, not
of my subjects, but of the
rest of us that cannot look
past their clothing. We have
become so separate and
isolated in this fast paced
world that we are often left
only with visual information
to size others up. In turn; as
we get dressed each morning,
we are putting on the fabric
that will determine our
character. In my works I
choose to express this habit
by combining traditional
portraiture with the
non-traditional element of
fabric. I attempt to recreate
the first impression others
may have of these subjects by
forcing the viewer to come to
terms with the focal point:
the unavoidable conflict of
the fabric juxtaposed with the
paint.
The addition of these
non-typical elements
stimulates a reaction in
viewers that I wanted to
facilitate in my own paintings
in order to punctuate my
statement. The fabric is meant
to mimic the obstruction of
reality their judgment
creates.
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Artist Exhibitions:
Solo Exhibitions:
Unraveled
Central Gallery, Amherst MA
2007
Group Exhibitions:
Fall for the Arts
Dickinson Art Gallery
Weymouth, MA
2007
Junior/ Senior Show
Herter Gallery, Amherst MA
2007
Recipient of Inside Jury Award
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Danielle Festa's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Danielle Festa's Portfolio.
We are constantly judging the people around us, whether we are aware of it or not. My paintings are a critique, not of my subjects, but of the rest of us that cannot look past their clothing. We have become so separate and isolated in this fast paced world that we are often left only with visual information to size others up. In turn; as we get dressed each morning, we are putting on the fabric that will determine our character. In my works I choose to express this habit by combining traditional portraiture with the non-traditional element of fabric. I attempt to recreate the first impression others may have of these subjects by forcing the viewer to come to terms with the focal point: the unavoidable conflict of the fabric juxtaposed with the paint.
The addition of these non-typical elements stimulates a reaction in viewers that I wanted to facilitate in my own paintings in order to punctuate my statement. The fabric is meant to mimic the obstruction of reality their judgment creates.
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