Artist Reception: Vicky Tomayko

This event is free and all are welcome.

The exhibition of Works on Paper by Vicky Tomayko at Preservation Hall are selected by the artist from a decade of projects. Most but not all, are one-of-a-kind and involve the use of printmaking techniques. The exhibition is on view from August 2 through the 29th.

Artist Statement:

These works are narrative landscapes. I know that the natural world is never how I perceive it and that my memories of place are inaccurate, filtered through experience, desire, and whimsy. Even so, I try to make images of things I have seen, things that have made an impression on me. These works, relief prints, silkscreens, and monoprints, are diaristic, a remembrance of the outdoors. It is not a specific place I am interested in communicating about, rather a synthesis of spaces and moments. Gardens, woods, oceans, rocks, hills, deserts, and the creatures that live there, become the characters in a narrative that the viewer determines. There is no plan. The work begins with a single thought, feeling, or color, and each addition triggers more memories of color, daily experiences, and even dreams. The work evolves organically and from a holistic perspective. If the work can bring joy, stimulate imagination , or more importantly, foster a fondness for the natural world, then I have succeeded. The work is a call to recognize abuse, learn respect, and live in a more sustainable way.