Carol Acquilano at Axom
Rochester, New York
It is great to see artwork in an environment like Axom, in the South Wedge. Even in a new exhibition like this one, you get to see the paintings the way they may appear later in your own home! Before I say something about this new show, let me back up and say something about the artist and how I met her....
When I left New York City in 1988, I would travel up to work at Rochester Institute of Technology where I was assigned to teach in the School of Art. I brought some paintings with me from my studio in Brooklyn, but I needed to get them framed, and I found out through the Memorial Art Gallery that they would recommend I speak with Carol Acquilano. I called her and made an appointment and it followed that Carol would construct my frames; she had the materials and she worked at her home.
Carol has the skills and much more, and because she is an artist, she cares about how things will look!
Now, as I am writing this - it is 37 years later, and Carol has her own artwork to consider, and a selection of her paintings are exhibited at Axom in the South Wedge. I went right over to see what she is doing and really enjoyed the new works which have themes from nature.
Carol Acquilano's "Leaf Season"
These are not your typical landscapes though, they border on pure abstraction as they engage your eye and mind. The environment at Axom is comfortable- you can sit in an easy chair and thoughtfully look at Carol's show!
I keep thinking of the artist Arthur Dove ( 1880-1946 ) as I look at Carol's "Leaf Season" which is on your left when you walk into Axom's main room. This painting has the autumn colors in it and also has a rhythm in the design of the leaf shapes and ground relationships.
Carol Acquilano paints with Acrylics in her "Sea Thing"
Some of Carol's recent paintings share the theme of swimming underwater - maybe she was snorkeling in the Caribbean! Her colors have an ocean vibe, and her images could very well have been reflections on a coral reef.
Now thru January-
Carol Acquilano paintings at Axom
Rochester, New York
