The Real World, 30" x 20", Acrylic on canvas by Diane Zeni

30" x 20", Acrylic on canvas by Diane Zeni (Whitefish Bay, WI) 

Artist Statement: 

Once upon a time I was a dancer. Now I make art. The story of my life is the basis for what I am creating today. It’s my autobiography, plain and simple. More than anything else, my background in dance informs my artwork. For me, painting is simply choreography on canvas and if I can get a sense of movement into my work, I’m happy. A blank canvas represents hope mixed with a little fear—it’s a metaphor for my life! I’m intrigued by maps, the sky, stars, planets and moons, water and fire. I love doors, windows and bridges and the discovery of what may be hidden that can be seen if you look a little closer. Some of my collages are narratives meant to begin a story that the viewer may complete. The places in my landscapes are all imaginary. I like a shade of gray, a blurry line, a jagged edge. Conceptually, I like to take the long view without losing sight of the details. Recently, in an effort to work on a larger scale I’ve been painting with acrylics and incorporating alcohol inks into my collages. I studied oil painting and pastels at Connecticut College where I received a B.A. in Dance.

**Infrared photography captures light just beyond the visible light spectrum. Unable to be seen with the naked eye, these wavelengths of light transform the way we are able to view the world.

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Artwork can be arranged for pick up at Overt Space Gallery + Gift 130 E Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589