ABOUT BENNA
The subject of my work is often where the sky and water meet. Born and raised in Long Island, NY, the Atlantic coast is where I feel most at home. Frequent visits to the beaches of Fire Island provide me with an endless source of inspiration. In my process, I push the boundaries of realism into abstraction, focusing on the energy of a place rather than its literal representation. In doing so, I invite viewers to reflect on their own personal experiences through my work.
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My abstract works are an exploration of the emotions stirring within me. Central to my intuitive process is the theme of inner peace. I aim to create layered works that capture a mix of despondency and tranquility -- feelings that define my soul. The resulting colorful patterns are a testimony of harmony, tension and above all patience.
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I live and work in New York City and studied at the Art Students League of New York. I held a residency at Trestle Gallery in Brooklyn, NY and since exhibited my work throughout the tri-state area. My paintings reside in pubic and private collections in the USA, UK, Canada, Hong Kong and Brazil.