in the studio: 'fragments'

'fragments'      Barbara De Pirro

Printmaking and collage are two techniques used in my current paintings. No found papers are used. I hand paint, block print, collograph & monotype textures & patterns onto the surface of both opaque and translucent papers, cutting and embedding imagery into multiple, transparent layers of acrylic. Achieving an effect very much like wax encaustic or fused glass.

Looking into my paintings is much like peering into a pool of water.

'fragments' detail      Barbara De Pirro

'bloom' - Museum of Glass

'bloom'   Barbara De Pirro

a space to float, to daydream

an umbrella of whimsy

radiating light & a flush of color

pollinating creativity and ingenuity

awakening a childlike sense

of wonder, awareness
and awe

Museum of Glass
Art Studio

Tacoma, WA

This sculptural installation and its companion window pieces are created using recycled & re-imagined plastics.

For more information & images:
http://www.depirro.com/installation.html

H'Arts Benefit Auction

'balance'          Barbara De Pirro

The H’Arts “Helping the Arts” Benefit Auction is the Arts Council of Snohomish County’s primary fundraiser, providing nearly a third of the annual operating budget. H’Arts proceeds are crucial to the Arts Council’s ability to continue its mission of celebrating and promoting the arts for the enhancement of community life.

This premier Snohomish County art auction delivers an unforgettable evening of art, artists and animated auctioneering. More than 400 works of art donated by new artists and familiar favorites, as well as, a variety of art experiences, services and products will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Artwork includes paintings, sculptures, prints, photography, mixed media pieces, Japanese tansu design furniture, glass, pottery, jewelry and wearable art by noted regional artists.

February 27,  5-10 PM 

Location:

Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Avenue (corner of Hewitt & Broadway)

For more info: 425-257-8380, http://www.artscouncilofsnoco.org/events/harts.html

Festivities Holiday Party & Trunk Show

'nest' by Barbara De Pirro

Featuring my new sculptures, 'knots & nests'. Please come join us!

Friday, November 13th, 6-9 PM
Saturday & Sunday, November 14 & 15, regular store hours

Enjoy food, wine and live music while shopping for one-of-a kind items from amazing Northwest artists.

Special event pricing will be offered during the party, free door prizes for the first 20 to arrive, and a chance to win an amazing gift basket.

Participating artists include Barbara De Pirro, Carole Miguel, Dorthea King, Iris Guy, James Magetteri, Jerry Conrad, Merrilee Moore, Rita Speiser, Shiang-Yu Lee, and Tina Negri.

Festivities

111 Main Street, Edmonds, WA
(425)712-0342
info@festivitiesfinegifts.com, www.festivitiesfinegifts.com

Art at Work Tacoma

recycled bottle cap wreath - Barbara De Pirro

Studio Tour
I’ll be a guest artist during Tacoma’s Art at Work Studio tour,
featuring some of my small paintings & ‘whimsical’ eco-sculptures.

November 7 & 8, 10-4 PM

Court C Studios
705 Court C / Opera Alley, Tacoma, WA

For more information: http://www.artatworktacoma.com

ART'S Alive!

 'sprig' - Barbara De Pirro

Invitational Art ExhibitionI will be exhibiting ten new paintings; revealing & concealing, pools of color, pattern & form.

November 6, 5-8 PM
November 7 & 8, 10-5 PM

Downtown La Conner, WA

For more information:
(360)466-4778, http://laconnerartsalive.org

Gal-aPalooza

woven plastica detail-Barbara De Pirro

12th Annual Wearable Art Fair

Inspired by the invitation, I decided to create some NEW designs.....

I will be showing my 'wild & wacky' party 'hatlets'

& other 'eco-excessories' !
This is a very fun event, come out to play!

October 24, Saturday
10-5 PM

Arts Council of Snohomish County
1507 Wall Street, downtown Everett

http://www.artscouncilofsnoco.org/events/gno/galapalooza.html