Olean Library Art Exhibit
Olean Library Art Exhibit
Joan Pingitore creates a connection to the natural world through art
Joan Pingitore lives in Allegany and has been an artist most of her life. She was recently awarded an “Artist in the Community” Grant from the Tri County Arts Council.
Her latest show, ‘Organic Images Through the Eyes of an Artist’, exhibits a colorful, abstract representation of images to demonstrate the beautiful compositions and patterns of nature. Her works are currently on display at the Olean Public Library Art Gallery. With this show she hopes to create a connection to the natural world through art, with a display of these dynamic and organic images.
The parameters to receive the grant included many different aspects including that the artist has to take on new challenges and learn new practices. The artist needs to involve and or benefit the community through such project, and also utilize the funding in a purposeful way to pay for materials and also to support the artist’s endeavors.
Here is some of the narrative from Joan’s grant description:
“My goal as an artist is to continually challenge myself to develop new skills. It is also to create an experience that is new to the viewer and one which is enlightening and enjoyable to behold.
“My art is more of a freefrom, expounding the boundaries of our usual perceptions. The intent of this project is to bring that enlightenment to the audience through an abstract expression of natural subjects. I believe that God has created the most perfectly designed art in nature and I want to expose that to my viewers.
“I’ve become aware of the exciting patterns, designs, light, shadows and colors which universally sit upon and between living objects. I have started photographing these many varied characteristics of trees, leaves, stones, flowers, water and even sand … and would like to present their grace and magnificence to others. I’ve started capturing portraits of these natural elements to expound on their perfect qualities. These portraits portray a very dynamic picture of the objects, which I believe is quite enchanting … and rather breathtaking.
“I’ve manipulated these portraits to reveal a more close-up view of the patterns, colors and compositions and have enlarged them to enhance their beauty. I want to help the viewer perceive this as I have, and awaken their affection for nature through experiencing this art form.”
The interactive art show is being presented at the Olean Public Library Art Gallery from October 2nd-30th. A portion of the proceeds from both of Joan’s recent shows will go to support non-profit arts education programming.
All funds for the show are paid for by the New York State Council on the Arts.
The Olean Public Library is located at 134 N. 2nd Street, Olean, NY. For hours and more information on Joan Pingitore’s show, call 716-372-0200.