Jessica Maraschiello

Artist Statement: Jessica Maraschiello

My process of art-making utilizes intuition and self-expression. Abstract compositions come together like puzzle pieces, and I must be present in the moment to be effective. My work centers around themes of identity and relationships, and the psychology behind them.

Deeply intrigued by psychology and the subconscious, especially where art and psychology overlap, my work is extremely process-based. Having the mind of an introvert, but the heart of an expressionist means many of my busy, chaotic compositions are restrained by elements of order. This is a visual depiction of inner turmoil I often experience. The line or form placed on top of expressive, gestural, and spontaneous marks signifies my self-awareness and discomfort.

Acrylic paint on canvas or board allows me to layer quickly, creating depth and lots of texture. My surfaces are built by piling on paint, and then sanding away areas. I paint many layers with only the vaguest idea of an end result. My approach to art-making is an organic one, in which the final design is an emergent phenomena of the micro-decisions that comprise it.

Biography: Jessica Maraschiello

Jessica Maraschiello was born and raised in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee. She grew up in a family full of artists who all played a role in nurturing a creative spirit. Maraschiello has also lived in Indianapolis, Indiana and Dayton, Ohio. While living in Ohio, Maraschiello exhibited her work at local businesses and worked on commissioned pieces. Eventually, she returned to Nashville in pursuit of a formal education. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with her BFA in Painting in December 2015. Printmaking and graphic design are also areas of study and interest. Maraschiello’s current abstract paintings deal with identity, relationships, and the psychology behind them. She also has a personal portrait business and most recently has shown work at galleries in Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Maraschiello plans to attend graduate school to pursue an MFA in the Fall of 2018.
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