Artist of the moment……….Mara De Luca

{ July 2, 2015 @ 11:00 am } · { Uncategorized }
{ Tags: abstract, american, California Institute for the Arts, collage, columbia university, fabric, Mara De Luca, painter, printmaker }

 

 

Mara De Luca is a contemporary American abstract artist. The artist has developed a unique working process that combines painting with collage.

De Luca attended Columbia University located in New York City where she earned a B.F.A. The artist went on to earn a M.F.A. from the California Institute of the Arts located in Valencia, California.

Below a link to the website of the artist:

http://www.maradeluca.com/

The artist has been included in exhibitions in the United States and Europe.

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De Luca first pours a thin  layer of acrylic paint onto raw unprimed canvas. She then puts a layer of fabric on top of this. Depending upon the mood she wishes to create, the artist uses either transparent or opaque fabric. The artist credits Duchamp for inspiring her unique approach.

In this clip a brief interview with the De Luca as artist in residence in Irvine, California. De Luca was the first official artist in residence at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. Her printmaking process is quite detailed.:

De Luca also gives credit for inspiration to the daily life she lives in Los Angeles, California. A wonderful mix of digital technology and natural beauty.

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