Artist Profile
For Patricia, nature is a fundamental spiritual reality and she takes a bold and
intimate approach to convey this message. Her imagery offers an intimate view
of the orchid, a close-up and personal portrayal of the sublime architecture of
the flower. Her bold and concise views transport you to a moment frozen in time
where you are truly in touch with the beauty and synchronicity of nature. Her
intention is to create a sanctuary within her paintings - a place of repose and of
healing.
Considering herself a composer in art much the same as a musical composer, her
carefully constructed compositions entice you to linger and marvel at the simple
complexity in the assembly of the parts, which make up the whole. Emphasizing
the interplay of intense light on textures resembling fossilized flora and fauna,
she skillfully applies glazed layers of oil paint like veils to suggest the layers of
life force beneath. Through carefully juxtaposing contrasting hues and shadows,
she dramatically portrays the sublime florescence of her orchid subjects. Her
compositions romantically illustrate the sensual forms of nature and are as
compelling as the exotic species they depict.
She lists several artists as being very influential in her work, including Titian,
Matisse, and O'Keeffe.
Patricia Laspino's paintings are exhibited in fine art galleries, retail
establishments and private and public collections across the United States. Her
work hangs in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National
Museum of Natural History, the US House of Representatives, the US Botanic
Garden, the American Orchid Society, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale
among others.
intimate approach to convey this message. Her imagery offers an intimate view
of the orchid, a close-up and personal portrayal of the sublime architecture of
the flower. Her bold and concise views transport you to a moment frozen in time
where you are truly in touch with the beauty and synchronicity of nature. Her
intention is to create a sanctuary within her paintings - a place of repose and of
healing.
Considering herself a composer in art much the same as a musical composer, her
carefully constructed compositions entice you to linger and marvel at the simple
complexity in the assembly of the parts, which make up the whole. Emphasizing
the interplay of intense light on textures resembling fossilized flora and fauna,
she skillfully applies glazed layers of oil paint like veils to suggest the layers of
life force beneath. Through carefully juxtaposing contrasting hues and shadows,
she dramatically portrays the sublime florescence of her orchid subjects. Her
compositions romantically illustrate the sensual forms of nature and are as
compelling as the exotic species they depict.
She lists several artists as being very influential in her work, including Titian,
Matisse, and O'Keeffe.
Patricia Laspino's paintings are exhibited in fine art galleries, retail
establishments and private and public collections across the United States. Her
work hangs in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National
Museum of Natural History, the US House of Representatives, the US Botanic
Garden, the American Orchid Society, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale
among others.
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About The Artist
| Patricia Laspino |
Patricia Laspino received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from
Bowling Green State University in 1977. Here she majored in
Fine Art and concentrated her fields of study and studio
specialization on painting, drawing and sculpture. After
completing preparatory coursework in Biological Illustration
with the B.G.S.U. College of Arts and Sciences, she also
received an academic minor in Biology, with focused study on
botany and horticulture. She later went on to master her skills
in biological illustration doing post graduate work with the Guild
of Natural Science Illustrators at the Smithsonian Institution in
Washington, D.C. Patricia established her artistic proficiency
over the last 30 years, with a specialization in oil painting,
mixed media compositions and three-dimensional sculpture.
The art of Patricia Laspino exudes a serene beauty that
transcends style or period. She forges a synergistic relationship
between art, popular culture, and scientific illustration. Nature
has been a primary inspiration in Pat's life as well as the focus
of her art. She interprets a familiar floral subject, like orchids,
but offers a fresh perspective through her oil paintings.
Because she considers herself "an artist/scientist", her work
exhibits a strong fidelity to nature.
Bowling Green State University in 1977. Here she majored in
Fine Art and concentrated her fields of study and studio
specialization on painting, drawing and sculpture. After
completing preparatory coursework in Biological Illustration
with the B.G.S.U. College of Arts and Sciences, she also
received an academic minor in Biology, with focused study on
botany and horticulture. She later went on to master her skills
in biological illustration doing post graduate work with the Guild
of Natural Science Illustrators at the Smithsonian Institution in
Washington, D.C. Patricia established her artistic proficiency
over the last 30 years, with a specialization in oil painting,
mixed media compositions and three-dimensional sculpture.
The art of Patricia Laspino exudes a serene beauty that
transcends style or period. She forges a synergistic relationship
between art, popular culture, and scientific illustration. Nature
has been a primary inspiration in Pat's life as well as the focus
of her art. She interprets a familiar floral subject, like orchids,
but offers a fresh perspective through her oil paintings.
Because she considers herself "an artist/scientist", her work
exhibits a strong fidelity to nature.