47″x57″; oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist.
COLLAGE ON VIEW
Laurie Riccadonna: Vanitas
at The Painting Center in New York, New York, USA
4 February-1 March 2025
“Vanitas” presents a series of paintings by Laurie Riccadonna that delves into the intersection of environmental crisis, mortality, and the human condition. The term vanitas comes from the Latin word for vanity and refers to a genre of art that highlights the transient nature of life and the insignificance of material wealth and possessions. Riccadonna’s works offer a deeply personal perspective on the current environmental crisis, reflecting on the degradation of the natural world.
15″x20″; collage. Courtesy of artist.
Laurie Riccadonna earned a Master of Fine Arts in Painting and Printmaking from Yale University School of Art and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from Pennsylvania State University. Laurie exhibits her paintings nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Art Collection, Hudson County Community College Foundation Permanent Art Collection, and private collections in the United States. Ms. Riccadonna has attended artist residencies at Art Center Padula, Italy; Kolaj Artist Residency, Scotland; Fundación Valparaiso, Spain; the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts; Vermont Studio Center; and the Women’s Studio Workshop. Laurie has received awards such as the Elevation Advanced Artist Grant, Jersey City Arts Council Artist Fellowship, Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Northeast Region Faculty Award, the Philip Johnston Award for Excellence in Teaching, and NJ State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships. Laurie Riccadonna is a Professor of Fine Arts and Studio Arts Program Coordinator at Hudson County Community College in Jersey City, New Jersey.
(text adapted from material provided by the artist)
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