Today we’d like to introduce you to Carol Scavotto.
Carol is a multi-media artist, who lives and works in Rhode Island. The theme of her art is identity, relationships and human instinct.
Her work often incorporates several elements: 2D/3D visual, video and performance. Her recent collage works develop slowly in a process of construction and deconstruction, images and objects intertwine as the textural image takes on an identity.
Carol received her BFA from University of Massachusetts Amherst. Establishing a presence in New York she has taken part in NYC Art Mora’s residency program and Dacia Gallery NYC intensive residency program. Her work has been shown at the Fountain Art Fair, Clio Art Fair, Fridge Art Fair, Affordable Art Fair NYC, The WAH Center and Call for Chelsea. Internationally her work has been shown with Dacia Gallery’s Universal Art Project, the Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam-BA Contemporary, Art Busan Korea-Art Mora, CICA Museum in Korea, Asia Contemporary Hong Kong-BA contemporary, Superfine art fair.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I come from a long line of visual communicators, and my work is about communication. In my work I am addressing sensitive social, global and personal issues in a light-hearted manner. The titles in these works are important. Most of my 2D wood collages are self-portraits paired with doll heads. Each of the dolls are cast for the roll as any other model would be. Their facial expression must complement the issue. At times my work takes viewers a bit out of their comfort zone. Leaving the viewer to ponder alternate points of view.
As a mixed media artist each of my series has as its own concept statement.
Artists rarely, if ever pursue art for the money. Nonetheless, we all have bills and responsibilities and many aspiring artists are discouraged from pursuing art due to financial reasons. Any advice or thoughts you’d like to share with prospective artists?
This is always a difficult balance. For me I created a successful jewelry business and worked as an interior decorator
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
People can be informed of shows I am participating me by signing up for my newsletter and blog. Both accessible via my website. Also, by supporting/following me on Instagram@carolscavottto and FB@ Carol Scavotto
Contact Info:
- Website: www.carolscavotto.com
- Phone: 401-835-4029
- Email: 4ucarol@gmail.com
- Instagram: @carolscavotto
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/Casannna
Image Credit:
All works are copyrighted by Carol Scavotto.
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