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Con-Figurations / Painting & Photography

"CON-FIGURATIONS"
SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 - OCTOBER 2, 2010

The first exhibition of the fall 2010 season brings to Artformz the works of three new artists. Maxine Spector, Sara Rytteke, and Rossella Ramanzini each use the figure as central to their creative practice, but in different ways and with decidedly different motives. These three artists present us with imagery representaional of concerns currently present in contemporary arts dialogue. Whether in painting on paper, painting on wood panel, or large-scale photographic imagery, they treat the political, the spiritual, or the social, in original and compelling ways.

The photographic work of Rytteke offers a unique handling of cultural attitudes towards body image, and will include an interactive installation in the gallery's project room. Ramanzini exhibits finely executed geometrics that make us reflect on societal need vs. want, and of all things ordered, elegant and stylized. The works can be musical and poetic, as well as commentary, with an eye on patterns, consumerism, and branding. Spector’s large oil on paper pieces contain rich painterly figures placed center stage. These works interpret and capture the sarcasm, humor and warmth she finds in the world around her.

Sara Rytteke origianlly from Sweden, lives and works in North Miami. She currently teaches photography at Barry University. Rytteke holds a MFA from the University of Houston and a BFA from Arizona State University. She as received several prestigious awards and her work has been exhibited internationally.

Rossella Ramanzini travels between Miami and Italy. She maintains her current studio in Brescia, Italy. The artist is decended from a renown Italian painter and is self taught. Ramanzini has exhibited internationally.

Maxine Spector was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida., where she currently works and resides. Sector is a self taught artist exhibiting her work in Miami, Palm Beach, and Quebec, Canada.


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