Today we’d like to introduce you to Tracey Maroni.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
I had a penchant for drawing and painting as a child. I remember my elementary school art teacher passing out finger paints and glossy paper – what a tactile and tangible language this was. My parents encouraged my artistic interests at an early age by enrolling me in a charcoal life drawing class with a local artist.
I was quickly developing a strong connection to this mark making experience. I followed my artistic passion into college, learning from some wonderful art faculty, while earning a BFA in Painting and Art History from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. I found beauty in simplicity and was able to critically reflect upon what I saw. I have now shown my work in national exhibitions, museums and galleries, and have received juror’s awards from art critics, art faculty and curators. I am grateful for all the encouragement I have received along my journey from my family and friends and fellow artists.
Please tell us about your art.
I have explored many mediums but I would consider myself to be primarily a painter, which is my first passion as an artist. Painting has an intriguing richness & fluidity that can be formed, shaped and changed instantaneously. I draw my inspiration from nature. Growing up in north central Massachusetts gave me a great sense of the beauty of the natural landscape. In particular, the unspoiled and yet unintended natural beauty of the Quabbin (Nipmuc Indian word meaning “meeting of many waters”), and its surrounding area of woodlands, streams, flora, and fauna which have all inspired my creative vision. There is a deep connection and my art reflects this lived experience. I wish to reflect the importance of our human connection to our planet and seek to respect the patterns and cycles of nature’s fabric and how it sustains us as a living entity.
As an artist, how do you define success and what quality or characteristic do you feel is essential to success as an artist?
Being able to learn and grow as an artist and to share your work and knowledge with others. I am happy to have had people in my life that have helped me develop my artistic career. It is rewarding to always be challenged in your work, while at the same time be able to make new discoveries.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
Last summer, I was juried into the prestigious, annual “8 Visions” show at the Attleboro Arts Museum, MA. This year, I exhibited at Diana Felber Gallery in West Stockbridge. My current exhibition schedule can be found on my website. Here are some upcoming shows:
Gallery 175
Allusions
Pawtucket, RI
Nov. 4 – Dec. 28, 2018
Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts
Small Works Holiday Exhibit
Medfield, MA
Nov. 17– Jan 6, 2019
Attleboro Arts Museum
Member’s Exhibition
Attleboro, MA
Dec. 6 – Feb. 1, 2019
Contact Info:
- Website: tmaroni.weebly.com
- Email: maroni@mail.com
- Instagram: traceyjmaroni
Image Credit:
Tracey Maroni
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