Marie Tosto
Painter
Marie Tosto
Artist Statement
Connection is what drives my need to create. I make two-dimensional, “abstract” works on canvas, panel, and paper that occasionally present an image or subject matter that is recognizable. I enjoy the interplay of color and line mixed with a narrative that is open for interpretation. My favorite thing is when someone tells me that they see their story, their life, in the work. My intention is to express myself honestly, while simultaneously being able to let go of my singular narrative. The work becomes the catalyst for a conversation which is no longer only about me and my details. They become a broader, more inclusive vehicle for understanding our shared journeys and inherent bonds.
Regardless of anyone's backstory, our emotional experiences are often more alike than different.
About Marie Tosto
East Coast artist, Marie Tosto, has been formally honing her skills as an artist since 1986. Marie blends her dedication to her studio practice with the marketing, sales, and customer service skills she gleaned from working in the retail cosmetics industry. Surprised to learn how unexpectedly the two dovetail within her art practice.
Marie’s nonrepresentational imagery creates a narrative that is sometimes recognizable and often enigmatic. The catalyst for her vision is communication and boundaries. Dichotomy, tension, line work, color, humor, mood… these are the components used to invite the viewer to interpret the narrative for themselves.
The underlying drive of her practice is that mistakes are necessary and essential for growth. When this becomes an accepted and expected part of the process, a safe place is provided for the inevitable missteps to occur. Which, in turn, allows the conversation to expand past simple academic applications and formalities. These are some of the tools that Marie uses for her practice to evolve. Knowing how to listen to the work is an exercise that she continually employs and teaches.
Marie’s big picture goal is to have her reach be broad but her circles small. This is evidenced in her work. Outwardly transparent, her paintings and drawings are “abstract”, elegant, sometimes aggressive, curious, and… occasionally funny. Her work is accessible to all that find it intriguing. Yet, there is the sense that there is more to the story than what is being revealed.
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Marie Tosto
Painter
Marie Tosto
Artist Statement
Connection is what drives my need to create. I make two-dimensional, “abstract” works on canvas, panel, and paper that occasionally present an image or subject matter that is recognizable. I enjoy the interplay of color and line mixed with a narrative that is open for interpretation. My favorite thing is when someone tells me that they see their story, their life, in the work. My intention is to express myself honestly, while simultaneously being able to let go of my singular narrative. The work becomes the catalyst for a conversation which is no longer only about me and my details. They become a broader, more inclusive vehicle for understanding our shared journeys and inherent bonds.
Regardless of anyone's backstory, our emotional experiences are often more alike than different.
About Marie Tosto
East Coast artist, Marie Tosto, has been formally honing her skills as an artist since 1986. Marie blends her dedication to her studio practice with the marketing, sales, and customer service skills she gleaned from working in the retail cosmetics industry. Surprised to learn how unexpectedly the two dovetail within her art practice.
Marie’s nonrepresentational imagery creates a narrative that is sometimes recognizable and often enigmatic. The catalyst for her vision is communication and boundaries. Dichotomy, tension, line work, color, humor, mood… these are the components used to invite the viewer to interpret the narrative for themselves.
The underlying drive of her practice is that mistakes are necessary and essential for growth. When this becomes an accepted and expected part of the process, a safe place is provided for the inevitable missteps to occur. Which, in turn, allows the conversation to expand past simple academic applications and formalities. These are some of the tools that Marie uses for her practice to evolve. Knowing how to listen to the work is an exercise that she continually employs and teaches.
Marie’s big picture goal is to have her reach be broad but her circles small. This is evidenced in her work. Outwardly transparent, her paintings and drawings are “abstract”, elegant, sometimes aggressive, curious, and… occasionally funny. Her work is accessible to all that find it intriguing. Yet, there is the sense that there is more to the story than what is being revealed.
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