BOXWORKSTUDIO------Angela Petruncio, Artist: 2008

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

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Entries for "Small Wonders" Show 2008

These two new pieces are entered in "Small Wonders" the national juried show to be displayed at the Circle Gallery of the MFA in December. Every piece in this show must be no more than 7" long, wide or deep. It is a very interesting show of great diversity.

Left: "Hierarchy of Needs" 6X6X3.5 inches

Right: "Courage" 1.75X3.75X1.5 inches

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Lottery Show at MD Federation of Art

From February 6th through 17th, 2008, my work was displayed at the Circle Gallery on State Circle in Annapolis. This could effectively be called a "retrospective" because I was able to include all the work I had done since beginning to do "box" assemblage in January 2007.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Vincent's Muse

This is a box finished in January 2008. It is my new favorite. Vincent's Muse is an homage to Vincent Van Gogh, an artist with whom I feel some kinship. He was born 100 years before me minus two days. He struggled for years coming to terms with his artisitic muse. He is a tragic figure who brought an intense beauty into the world. He once referred to himself as a "broken pitcher". You may be able to make a tiny one out on the top shelf of this box.

Five Ladies and A beetle in Winter MFA Show

I am happy to say that another of my boxes has been accepted into a juried show at the Maryland Federation of Art Circle Gallery in Annapolis. Five Ladies and A Beetle is now on display through the end of the month there.

Then, during the first two weeks in February I will have a large number of pieces displayed together in "The Lottery Show" at the Circle Gallery. The opening will be held on Sunday February 10th from 3 to 5 PM.

I am also participating in the Mardi Gras Mask auction to raise funds for the gallery. Here's a photo of the mask I made and donated to the auction.