President of the Florida Chapter of National Association of Women Artists, New York, 2004-2008, Stella has studied fine art since 1975: at Barry College, Miami, FL; Minneapolis College of Art and Design; and Florida International University, Miami, FL. Many art affiliations include International Society of Experimental Artists,The National Collage Society; Boca Raton Museum Artists' Guild, Sierra Art and Fellowship Fund (One Mile Long Heart project). Awards/Publications include American Art Collector, City Link, New Times Magazine, Design Showcase and Art-Exchange.com.
Stella has exhibited in several solo and group/collaborative shows, including Tuscany, Italy; New Zealand and throughout the United States. Collections include Museo de Collage in Mexico and Art Colle in Segernes, France.
Collectors span the globe...you will be a happy member of this elite group of special people. I also donate to charities throughout the year.
Artist Statement
Artists have bridged the generations since the beginning of time. From cave drawing to sky-writing, we have felt the desire and compulsion to communicate through all of our senses: sight, touch, smell, sound, taste and intuition/love. Our role is to interpret our experience to future generations. We are the glue that keeps this and every civilization together.
With each new generation arises new concepts, new art forms...that change the paradigms of our culture. Yes, we change the world. We follow our passions and our dreams. We must have art to describe this era of our lives, to keep open the bridge to our history.
And our art history is abundant, our creativity limitless and our dreams for the future unending...
I follow a basic protocol when approaching the collage or an abstract painting: first the palette... then design format and composition ensue. My art reflects my experience of living in a multi-dimensional/media world, hi-speed communication and travel; and a heightened awareness of infinite possibilities. I also use recycled materials, which are found in abundance, and find the results to be of divine inspiration.
My goal is to teach children and adults who have no idea they have the ability to create beautiful, expressive art. I enjoy the one-on-one experience and thrive as a witness to the unfolding joy of each persons' discovery of their own unique experience....that will sustain the bridge.
