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Thirty seven women artist who influence and inspire abstract artist, Serena Bocchino.
THE HEROES PROJECT
These "Poem Paintings," as I have deemed them, synthesize free verse poetry with my studio practice to honor 37 women artists who have inspired me throughout my career as an abstract artist. The free verse poem is a lyrical translation of a specific work or series by each hero; this aspect is displayed with cut and drawn text along with oil paint and graphite on vellum paper. When creating the painting, my methodology has been to create in layers: each line, mark, pour and brush-stroke defines the next and maintains the basic qualities of abstraction. The lyrical element of free verse poetry integrated with the visual layers of metaphor combine to create each poem painting. I have selected these heroes based on my personal interaction with each artist and their work. Since the project began over thirty years ago, HEROES: Women Artists Who Influence and Inspire has become a cumulative capstone that recognizes these heroic women artists who have had a significant impact on my career and my life.
Compiling this book and its variety of elements - including the poem paintings, biographies, and connections - has been a humbling and illuminating experience. Throughout my career, I have been inspired by these heroes who have broken the barriers for women artists to exhibit and excel in their fields of expertise. As you explore this book and familiarize yourself with these artists, their work and their lives, I hope and believe they will become your heroes also.
Serena Bocchino
Serena Bocchino has been recognized by many art institutions for her work including the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, the PS1/MOMA International Studio Residency, the Artists Space/Artists Grant, the Art Matters Grant, the Brodsky Center Printmaking Residency and the Basil Alkazzi Award, USA. The NJ State Council on the Arts has granted her Fellowships in both Painting and Drawing. The Museum of Modern Art featured Bocchino's painting process in a film documentary by Monica Scharf. 1989-2013 Bocchino's work has been the subject of six films. Bocchino's exhibitions have received critical attention from The New York Times, The New Yorker, Artnews, Art in America, Newsday, the San Francisco Art Examiner, ArtCritical and On Verge. In 2015, the first comprehensive monograph was released and authored by art historian, Lisa A. Banner, art writer, Jonathan Goodman, and Curator, Kathleen Goncharov wrote the Introduction. In 2017, Serena Bocchino represented the USA at the Taoxichuan Art Museum of China. The Museum acquired sculptures and paintings by Bocchino for their permanent collection. In 2017, Bocchino was chosen for the international Studio Residency Program at ESKFF located at MANA Contemporary. The Nicolaysen Museum of Art in Casper Wyoming and the Museo Italo Americano in San Francisco will be having solo-exhibitions of Bocchino's work in 2021. A new film documentary about Bocchino and her work is currently in production with a planned release date of 2021.
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