Artist Statement
The paintings I create are explorations of my view on the world void of representation, creating a sense of freedom but also discord in the non-representational. My work depicts landscapes being translated into abstract organic forms with mark making. A balance between chaos and control is illuminated in my work. Layer upon layer, conveying moods and emotions that I process through my current insecurities, struggles, and achievements. Directly taking the real world and portraying my own perspective, working with color relationships, and more examination of my perception of value is what interests me. As a plus size woman, my viewpoint is unique hence my art will always exhibit that through the choices made, what I choose to create and continue to show. With abstract painting being historically more male dominated, I am able to bring a different view on painting the world. As I grasp for freedom or perhaps celebrate it, I bring forward the spontaneous controlled chaos that is my work.
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CARMEN POPOVICI
EDUCATION
2018-2023 Bachelors of Fine Art, Kutztown University (KU), Kutztown, PA (expected)
Bachelors of Science in Art Education, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA (expected)
Major in Painting
Minor in Psychology
Minor Art History
PROFESSIONAL
2018-2018 Student Ambassador Fellowship - Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021 NAEA Creations Art Exhibition, Bears Den Gallery, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
2018 14th annual Frank Scott Memorial Art Show: The Art of Jazz, juried exhibition, Schmidt Gallery, Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA
Student Ambassador Fellowship Exhibition, Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA