Contact Information:

Email: Sarah Petruziello
Website: www.sarahpetruziello.com

Artist Statement:

I create large-scale drawings using graphite drawing pencils on Arches watercolor paper. The subject matter of my artwork is generally narrative portraiture with elements of symbolism; though clearly realistic in style, these drawings are more conceptual in scope. Most of my subjects (primarily self-portraits) have been juxtaposed against objects that have a personal significance to me, and often they are imbued with an intentionally humorous or mysterious undertone.

The springboard for most of my imagery has been personal experience. As a result, the drawings serve as a visual documentation of not only ideas, but also events from my life. Gradually, my drawings have evolved from encompassing purely personal experience to also touching upon ideas that have a more universal relevance, such as the individual’s relationship to the environment and the divisive fragmentation of the contemporary world.

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