DIANE MESSINGER
An Exhibition by Diane Messinger
Exhibition Dates: September 2 – September 13
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
Opening Reception
Friday, September 4
5 PM – 7 PM
Artist Website
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Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Artist Statement:
Surprises, learning ,emotional revelation and investigation are the core of my work. I usually start with fairly representational figures but as I work I change the figure. may wipe out an arm or a leg, add an extra hand or paint out the face. Challenging myself is an important aspect of the process. I like going to unknown places. I use the figure to explore relationships and the scope of human emotion. The formal approach is important in the process for me :judging shape ,color, line, constantly asking myself, how can I make this work?
Artist Bio:
I have been vacationing in Truro, Ma at my grandparents house since I was born. My dream to live here came true when I met my future husband on Ballston Beach. I soon moved up here in 2005 from Philadelphia. I became active in the robust art community here, showing at the Provincetown Art Museum, The Commons, What Theater and several other venues. My art education began at the University of the Americas in Mexico City .After one year. I returned to Philadelphia and over 20 years attended The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, The Philadelphia College of Art and a bachelors degree from Tyler School of Art. Over the years I painted a variety, the figure, landscapes ,flowers, abstracts and fabric constructions. My husband built me a studio next to our house in Truro. I had never painted to sell, but my aunt in Philadelphia aske if I would paint flowers to sell in her café. I thought" Wow, I can make some money at this" Well none of those paintings sold. I was so angry saying" I will never paint to sell" I pinned up large sheets of paper and began what is my mature art now, painting the figure. I was able using the accumulated skills of many years to express what you see in the work. This is my expression now.
