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“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

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

A few new pieces for 2011

The Stars Basked In Her Loveliness

Visage

Man of Means

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Artist's Reception Sunday Sept 25th 2011 at MFA

The Fall Juried Member Show at the Maryland Federation of Art will hold the artists reception Sunday September 25th from 3 to 5 PM at the Circle Gallery at 18 State Circle in Annapolis.
My piece, "1836" is in the show. This was inspired by the house number where I lived growing up in Albuquerque.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Call for Entries!! --- Eye of The Beholder: The Art of The Found Object

Follow this link  http://www.mdfedart.com/pages/online_entry.php#

 to enter this show online or simply go to the link for the Maryland Federation of Art  to the left of this page.    This show is a nationally open juried show.  I am proud to be the Chairperson for this exhibit. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  Entry deadline is August 24, 2011. The show will run from October 30th through Novmber 26th 2011.

3 pieces in Brockport, NY exhibit July 1 - 31 2011

"Another Man's Treasure" will be on display through the end of July at A Different Path Gallery in Brockport NY.  The exhibit emphasizes the recycling aspect of the art in the show.
http://www.differentpathgallery.com/gallery.html    This is a beautiful gallery in the quaint downtown area of Brockport.  Katherine Weston is the gallery owner/artist. She is to be applauded for her efforts to promote the work of emerging artists.

Circle of Life, Ice and Fire: How Will the World End? and Inner Workings of The Universe are in the show.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Spring Member Juried Show at MFA Artist's Reception Sunday May 1, 2010

These three pieces will be on exhibit during the Spring Show at Maryland Federation of Art. They received Honorable Mention for The Body of Work.  The Show runs from April 22nd through May 15th at The Circle Gallery on State Circle in Annapolis.  Hope to see you at the reception Sunday May 1st from 3 to 5 PM!

Monday, January 24, 2011

Melange Show at Maryland Federation of Art Feb 16 thru Mar 13

This will mark the fourth year in a row that I have participated in the Artist's Melange show at the Maryland Federation of Art. I will display my work in the first half of the show, Melange I, from February 16th to 27th at the Circle Gallery on State Street in Annapolis. The reception will be from 3 to 5 PM on Feb 20th. Hope to see you there!
Twilight Zone (detail)

Evening at The Alhambra

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Three pieces in MFA Winter Juried Show On Exhibit thru 23 Jan 2011

 The Inner Workings of The Universe                 Honorable Mention Award




                                                                      
                                                                            
 Fire and Ice:  How Will The World End?




Bead Box I: An Entertainment




These three pieces are on exhibit now at the Circle Gallery, State St, Annapolis, MD

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Some new pieces Fall 2010

"Sole Survivor" 3.5" square
"The Winner" 3.5 inches square

Online juried show on MFA website now through the end of December 2010

I have three pieces available for sale in this show. Online exhibitions make art more accessible to the public. I am very pleased the the MFA has decided to give this format a try. Just click on  MFA website (to the left on this page) to see the show!

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Fall Show at MFA September 23rd thru OCT 10, 2010

This piece entitled "Covenant" is part of the Fall juried member show. This is a lovely exhibit. I hope you can come to see it!        
Dimensions: 11"h x11"w x 2"d  Glass fronted box containing found objects including a starfish, jewelry parts, transparencies, prints, beads, ribbon, tulle, and German scrap pieces.  

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Eye of The Beholder: The Art of The Found Object opens at MFA 15 July

A nationally open, juried exhibition  dedicated to Found Object art will begin next week at the Maryland Federation of Art. It was my honor to chair this show.  I will have two new pieces in this national juried exhibition: "Aegis" (left) and "Ice Princess Memorial" (right). The show runs from 15 July to 15 August. The artist's reception will be on Sunday, July 25th at the Circle Gallery from 3 to 6 PM in Annapolis.