About Marcelle zanetti
Marcelle Zanetti has a B.S. in Painting and Art Education from Southern Connecticut State University and attended the University of Massachusetts. Represented by galleries nationwide during the past 25 years, her paintings are in permanent exhibits at museums and corporate and private collections.
"16 Heliconias" by Marcelle Zanetti
"Abstract IX" by Marcelle Zanetti
Artist statement
I have always been a working artist, painting in oil and acrylic mediums. A painter’s painter, always surface oriented, my emphasis is placed not only on the means and concepts to produce a particular piece but also on the finished surface. Built up pigment create a rich, multilayered composition. This emphasis draws the viewer in to observe how the color, light, movement, and composition all combine. The contrast of brilliant and saturated color becomes a spring board for the ideas I wish to convey.
My most recent paintings are concerned with technical and environmental changes which further explore the painting surface. Sympathetic to global compromises, my goal is to transform those thoughts into a series of paintings. Discovering an abstract language by creating a painted dialogue between Art History, technology, nature, environmental changes, line, color, movement and form has been the catalyst.
My recent abstract series has produced many ideas for thought and exploration. Starting with plastic bottles in combination with natural and man-made invasive species created a bridge between realism and abstraction. Inundated by high tech gadgets prompted manipulation of images through computer posterization. This coupled with the Orphic Movement of the early 20th century produced my next series.
My love of minimalism and art history produced paintings evolving rising water. Our corporate work ethic bore a Moving and Nonstop Series. Sensitivity to our surroundings has been the catalyst of these organic variations. This dialogue will be continued in order to express, as well as stimulate thoughts concerning the necessary balance between consumerism, abuse and reclamation by nature.
"Miami Paradise" by Marcelle Zanetti
press
2017 | SOMI Magazine, Vol. XI, No. 2, “Marcelle Zanetti, One Woman Exhibition at Wirtz Gallery”
2016 | Community News Paper, “Transitions, One Woman Exhibition by Marcelle Zanetti at Wirtz Gallery”
2007 | Miami Herald, “Art Under the Sun”, November 11
2007 | Florida Design’s Art Galleries Magazine, Volume I
2006 | Palmetto Bay News, “A Touch of Art” April 18, 2006
2006 | Miami Herald, “An Oasis for Artists”, January 1, 2006
2005 | Miami Herald, “Exhibition to Look at Nature Up Close”, April 10
2003 | The News, Port St. Lucie, Ft. Pierce “Attention to Detail”
2003 | Florida Design Magazine “A Key West Vacation Home” Vol. 13, #2
2003 | The News – January 3 “Attention To Detail is at “Backus Gallery”
2001 | The Tribune, J.T. Harris, – September 21 “Cool Women-Hot Art, Opens Backus Season”
1999 | Tampa Tribune, “Fragile Beauty Abounds” – April 30
1999 | Cultural Affairs Magazine, “Art Speaks” – March & April
1997 | Palm Beach Daily News, Barbara Marshall, “Style, Interiors, Gardening and Lifestyles,” April 19
1997 | The News Tribune,” Unusual Artists Redefined at Backus Show”, March 21, 1997
1997 | Weekend-On the Go, The News Tribune, December 12
1996 | Palm Beach Illustrated- Antonia Thomas, “Art to Art – Ambling through the Area’s Greatest Galleries,” January Edition
1990 | The News Tribune, Julie Enders, “Beyond Face Value – Plant Paintings Challenge Viewer,” Ft. Pierce
1987 | News Tribune, Julie Enders, “Spectacular Showing,”, Ft. Pierce
1987 | Martin County News, Kenneth Crawford, “A Botanist’s Dream,”, Stuart
1987 | Focus Magazine, Jane Love, “Maple Avenue Hosts Four Area Artists,”
1986 | A News Tribune, Critic’s View, “Make it a Point to See the New Gallery Exhibit”, Ft. Pierce
1986 | The Palm Beach Post/ The Evening Times, Gary Schwan, “South Florida Artists Get Chance of a Lifetime”