BOXWORKSTUDIO------Angela Petruncio, Artist: Gallery of Box Art

Welcome to Boxworkstudio!

“It is the function of art to renew our perception. What we are familiar with we cease to see…” Anais Nin

Artist’s statement:

I have been exploring “Found Art” since 2007. Of all the various forms of artistic expression I have attempted throughout my life, I find this to be the most freeing and satisfying.

I have always felt the need to tell a story in my creative process. The objects themselves indicate to me what the narrative will be.

It is so exciting to take disparate objects like a child’s toy, a scrap of wood, or an old piece of jewelry, and experience that “ah-ha” moment when they transform into a vital element in a story of morality, beauty, spirituality, and more.

I may give the observer hints as to the stories that lie within through the titles of my work, but am happiest when people make their own connections for themselves. There is no “right or wrong” way to interpret these pieces.

I hope you will become engaged in the little worlds I have set before you. Have fun!!!

-Angela Petruncio

Monday, March 5, 2007

Gallery of Box Art

Emenee Box

Mark Twain Box

Red Horse Box

These boxes are my first attempts at mixed media boxes inspired by the work of Joseph Cornell (1903-1972). I first saw the work of Cornell in Time magazine when I was in my teens. I was attracted to it right away. After many, many years of absorbing experience and collecting things, I am confident enough to begin the work. I am enjoying this immensely!