Nature Inspired Sculpture

A glimpse into my Mixed Media Sculptures; Blossom, Corolla, Petals & Thistle. Materials used: Painted Papers, Acrylic & Crocheted Stainless Steel Wire.

"I create environmental, mixed media sculptures. My observations of nature have triggered a profound admiration for its brilliance, resilience and its vulnerability. With each project I strive to create a sense of wonder; enticing the viewer to turn that vision outwards into the natural world, nurturing an understanding of that interconnection and encouraging reflection about our relationship with the environment."

Roots & Vines

A glimpse into my Mixed Media Sculptures; Encircle, Entangle, Entwined & Intertwined.

Materials used: Crocheted Fiber, Acrylic & Stainless Steel Wire Armature.

"I create environmental, mixed media sculptures. My observations of nature have triggered a profound admiration for its brilliance, resilience and its vulnerability. With each project I strive to create a sense of wonder; enticing the viewer to turn that vision outwards into the natural world, nurturing an understanding of that interconnection and encouraging reflection about our relationship with the environment."

View more about my art here, http://depirro.blogspot.com/

 

CraftForms 2022 Online Gallery

 

The CraftForms 2022 online gallery is up. 

Thank you Wayne Art Center for the feature!

ONLINE GALLERY

Are you local & want to see the exhibit in person?  This Saturday DEC 3 all the opening events begin including the 'Meet the Artists' gallery talk. If you can't make it in person, no worries they will be sharing it online as well. Once the recording becomes available I will do the same. 

Blossom & CraftForms 2022

'Blossom' is included in this years CraftForms 2022. It will be on display in the Davenport Gallery of Wayne Art Center in Pennsylvania from DEC 2 through JAN 21, 2023. 

This is the 27th International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, it includes the following mediums: basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. This year’s juror is Jeannine Falino. 

Learn more HERE

 

Roots & Vines in my Shop!

 

New Crocheted Fiber & Acrylic Sculptures in my shop! 

Each is a reflection of my love of nature, fiber & texture. 

More details HERE 

Blossom & Thistle at Aljoya Thornton Place

'Blossom' & 'Thistle' are included in the Surface Design exhibit at Aljoya Thornton Place in Seattle, WA. This exhibit is curated by Anna Macrae & features Surface Design WA artists. 

Both sculptures are created using painted papers, fiber, acrylic & crocheted stainless steel wire. 

View more art HERE 

 

Glimpse Into my Studio

Another glimpse into my studio!

Both the sculptures & collage works are available in my shop. I'll also be sharing my creative process & techniques in my upcoming workshops. 

Learn more here, 

De Pirro Studio Shop

De Pirro Art Workshops

 

Keeping Tabs is Home!

'Keeping Tabs' in its new home!

It's always to have my art touch someone enough that they want to include my art in their home. Even more so when it's a fellow artist that has chosen to include it in their collection.

Thank you Ron Pascho, Allied Arts Association: Gallery at the Park & 

Northwest Designer Craftsmen (NWDC)!

 

The Lakeshore

It's so wonderful to have my Crocheted Fiber & Acrylic Sculptures out & about. Thank you June Sekiguchi for the invitation and for displaying them so thoughtfully also to The Lakeshore for creating the space to share art! 

"We have installed Barbara De Pirro 's amazing crocheted and acrylic sculptures at The Lakeshore for a one year long loan. They are beautifully inventive works that I'm proud to present."

View installation images HERE 

 

An Artist's Photographic Eye

Love the concept of this exhibition, curated by June Sekiguchi! A glimpse into how each us view the world through our artist eye.

"We are pleased to have a new collection of art on display in our community! This collection shows outstanding images posted to social media platforms from artists whose primary medium is not photography.  To view this collection, please follow us on Facebook at The Lakeshore where we will be highlighting work from the collection each week. This art collection is on display at The Lakeshore until June 5, 2022."

 

The Sculptural Form

 

'The Sculptural Form' "I create environmental, mixed media sculptures. My observations of nature have triggered a profound admiration for its brilliance, resilience and its vulnerability. With each project I strive to create a sense of wonder; enticing the viewer to turn that vision outwards into the natural world, nurturing an understanding of that interconnection and encouraging reflection about our relationship with the environment."

More images & purchasing details HERE

View more videos HERE

Kelp Forest

 

“Kelp Forest” an environmental installation was created using reclaimed plastic bottles. Over 200 one gallon containers were collected, washed, cut and reassembled for this project. The preparation process involved the removal of the spout, handle and bottom of each bottle, hand-cutting each into narrow strips to create long spirals. Each of these strips were cut into segments then stitched and woven into individual kelp strands. “Kelp Forest” invites visitors to walk around its ghostly form, imagining the beauty and fragility of our oceans but envisioning a hopeful and healthier future.

Special thanks to Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Rosemary Ponnekanti, Schack Art Center and Tacoma Ocean Fest.

View more videos HERE