Catherine Carilli – Abstract Painter

Astral Zips 38"x24"

Moonshadows, Astral Zips, and Rome - new paintings and mixed media  Show runs AUGUST 27 – SEPTEMBER 12, 2010. ARTIST’S RECEPTION: FRIDAY,  AUGUST 27, 2010 6-10 PM

Moonshadow 50"x48"

Rome 30" x 48"

I am currently using lots of graphite into blended acrylic paints, and metallic. There is a rhythm and a flow between the drawings and the chromatic, expressive backgrounds.  The  combination of painting, drawing, color, and graphite, are an intriguing mix. I work with personal symbols and memory to create rich surfaces to hold emotional and conceptual content. My process art is tempered with internal meaning for me, and for the viewer’s projections.

Lately, I have been looking at the photography of Tina Modotti and Edward Weston during their years in Mexico, 1920’s- 1930’s. The forms in many of the photos are so abstract…usual objects seen as unusual shapes. I am also fascinated with the spontaneity and spirituality of the artist Marc Chagall. His paintings are ethereal, symbolic, passionate, and joyous.  Chagall’s paintings float above the world with wonder and love. I wish to instill these feelings into my paintings.

Reach Catherine at 303-775-7041

Email artist@catherinecarilli.com

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Bright Sunspot 48"w x 52"h

Rwanda Photographs and Installation Art

Broomfield Auditorium Gallery

3 Community Park Road, Broomfield CO 303-464-5835

Reception for the Artist – July 22, 4-6 PM

Show runs  July 12-August 6, 2010

The eyes of the world are on Africa this millennium.   The countries of Africa are coming into their own as global powers with varied governments that are often changing, while the rich cultural traditions of the people remain the same.  The continent of Africa, the seed bed of civilization, is erupting with promise and rapid change. The global economy is deeply impacted by Africa’s strong economic growth, and by the intense political, religious, and social variety within African countries.

This summer, the entire world comes together to celebrate and view the World Cup in South Africa. The event highlights the splendor of all African nations and emphasizes global union through sports, the media and travel.

The verdant nation of Rwanda, in East Central Africa, is indicative of so many growing countries on the continent. It has rich jungle and savanna resources. It is an independent country with a multi-tribal, and European population, haunted by a colonial past. The Country recently emerged from a terrible genocide, ending in 1994 that was based on tribal differences fueled by past colonialism.  The country has re-grouped. Rwanda has forged ahead as a united people in the modern world. Yet the course of Rwanda is still fragile.

New tensions have developed this spring, under President Kagame, as the country approaches August elections.  News of corruption and murder have surfaced threatening the united front that Rwanda has enjoyed since 1995.The photographs and art in this exhibition display the Rwandan people at work, in the city, the countryside, at school. The country is small yet beautiful and visually rich. The exhibition also documents in photography and with an installation, the tragic genocide.

The artist, Catherine Carilli, has photographed the Living Memorials to the dead and re-created a memorial as a reminder of human frailty and of Rwanda’s past.

Check out Catherine’s video below regarding the show.

PRESS: Read the Broomfield Enterprise’s online REVIEW (or download PDF).  Also see Boulder’s Camera’s TO DO LIST (PDF)