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AMM ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Rachel Valpone

Rachel Volpone is an abstract painter whose work has been ex-
hibited and collected across the country. Inspired by intense or
subtle color relationships and the physicality of the paint medium
itself; each work starts off in an instinctive manner. Using trowels,
brushes, rags and palette knives to apply–and remove–layers of
paint to the surface, the piece starts to take shape as an individual
personality emerges and the dialogue begins.
Sometimes the energy of the work is completely positive and the
flow is maintained intuitively. Other times, the piece is re-worked
and re-worked until the puzzle of value, line, color and compo-
sition is finally resolved. Finding this balance is an integral part
of the formal intellectual process; but, it is equally important
to maintain an authentic emotional connection to the original
impulse. Uncovering the hidden meanings and relationships
between the intentional and accidental shapes on the canvas,
ultimately each work aspires to reflect the complexities of the
physical and spiritual world.
Rachel has won numerous awards in juried exhibitions and
has been featured in multiple publications including a recent
feature story in NE Home CT. She graduated from Syracuse
University with a BFA and is currently represented by Appleton
Art in Westport, CT. ?

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