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work. Massimino was a member of many outstanding please email camelotgalleryoffineart@gmail.com.
art associations, and is honored in Who’s Who in We will send you the prospectus and inventory sheet
the East. He taught at the Paier College of Art in CT with exhibition dates, submission deadline, fees and
for over 20 years and was a visiting professor until receiving dates.
his death in January of 2022. The art world has lost This show is sponsored by Wallingford Magazine
a great patriot of artists. The artists are working to and the Wallingford Arts & Culture Alliance (WACA).
resume the critique class with another prominent Prizes will be awarded to Best in Show, first, second
artist, but it is difficult to replace such a figure who and third prizes.
lived to help other artists. ARTIST’S STATEMENT Patricia Louise Corbett: I feel
Driving on the Merritt Parkway one snowy so fortunate to have enjoyed a career in art and music.
afternoon, the traffic was slow during the quiet falling In art as in music there is a saying about finding
Uptown
of snowflakes. It gave Patricia pause to really reflect one’s voice. I experienced that definitely in singing.
on the beauty that surrounded her. Yes, the parkway Fascinated by the ability to find it also in art was like Uptown
with its noticeable contemporary style bridgework and reaching deep into the depths of my very soul and
tunnels. Snow-filled tree limbs and traffic brake lights letting what’s there float freely — in voice on air — in
of red ahead of her. She took note and returned home art on canvas! What courage it takes to trust enough
and began to paint. In her gallery is the end result. to do that! When I get it, it’s like I’m doing nothing!
An eye for rustic beauty once again reminiscent of Music has definitely enriched my life as a painter.
Magic
her days in Italy. She appreciates the not so obvious One day I will write a book on “The Sister Muses -
but the scenes that go unnoticed. We’re all so busy Art And Music!”
walking fast, driving fast oblivious to the natural Music has played a major role in my life. Not Magic
beauty we so take for granted. surprisingly, it has greatly influenced my art. When I
This prompted her to look at our beautiful paint the Merritt Parkway with its free-flowing trees
buildings in our wonderful town center. She painted and decorative bridges, there is a lyrical feeling of
Tavern on Main, Christian’s, Half Moon Cafe and singing that takes flight in an almost surrealistic way.
homes of residents on North Main Street and Church And trees. Trees have always been a source
Street. The owners were thrilled! What a wonderful of great delight for me. To be able to capture the
idea. She has been painting Wallingford’s treasured aliveness and remarkable beauty of trees, with their
buildings ever since. human-like gestures, is what I most want to convey
Art and music comes from the depths of one’s to the viewer. In this way I hope to bring about a
soul. It ultimately has to be expressed from the heart! special awareness, a sense of deep connection and
This is what Patricia has learned in her most recent reverence for all nature.
years of study with Sandra Wakeen, well known artist,
Juror and teacher. Sandra currently lives in Somers,
CT and gives workshops in Florence, Italy.
Patricia Corbett has been retired from singing
professionally but her voice can be heard and felt
every brush stroke she makes. She looks at her life
as nothing but BEAUTIFUL in every way and enjoys
working with WACA, Wallingford Arts & Cultural
Alliance in preparing for their next juried art exhibit for
Wallingford artists which will be held in May of this year.
Bravissimo!
Over 300 of Patricia Corbett’s paintings are on
view at Camelot Gallery of Fine Art and Studio
310 N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492. Call 201-803-
3766 to arrange a visit www.patricialouisecorbett.com.
A call to artists of Wallingford to exhibit works in oil,
water color, pastel, mixed-media, monotype, charcoal,
hand-pulled prints and sculpture will take place in
march. If you are interested in entering the show
The author and artist in studio.
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