Joey Frisillo

Back Roads

February 14 - March 31, 2020

Featuring Lauri Ketchum, Joey Frisillo and Charles Steelman

Joey Frisillo

Artist Statement

“From my home and studio that overlook an Oklahoma lake with sandy beaches, sandstone cliffs and rugged, cross timber woods, I study the landscape and the effects of light on nature’s colors and patterns.

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“My paintings include both outdoor studies and studio work. I am attracted to tranquil settings that reflect my quiet nature. Whether I paint sweeping vistas or more intimate subjects, I use rich and lively color to capture what I see.

“My paintings also reflect my fascination with texture as part of the creative experience. I start with a transparent layer of paint as the first shapes go on the canvas. Quite often these are just abstract bits of color that lay the foundation for what will go on top. Transparent areas glow and I try to leave some of them to contrast with more opaque passages of paint. This lends a variety to the surface and the painting as a whole.”

Joey Frisillo’s love of drawing and painting began while growing up in Ft Wayne, Indiana. This led to a Fine Art major at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Primarily a landscape artist, she works from life on location and from her photographic references. She seeks to portray her subjects in a manner that is realistic yet expressive. Collectors love the soft, tranquil mood her work evokes.

Frisillo’s artistic style and skill has garnered many honors including “Best of Show” at Women Artists of the West, 38th Invitational in Chicago, IL and an Award of Excellence from Art of the West magazine.

Her involvement with the art community spans both national and regional organizations. She has achieved signature status in the Pastel Society of America, Women Artists of the West and Ozark Pastel Society and an associate membership in the Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society. She served on the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition for nine years. She has taught pastel and oils through Gilcrease and Philbrook Museums as well as local and regional art groups.

Selected Recent Events

Most recent 2019- 2 paintings just accepted to Arkansas Territory Biennial Art Exhibition which will travel for 2 years to various venues in Arkansas and Oklahoma

2019 – Selected to one of 6 artists to have a personal documentary filmed by award winning Jenks High School film students. To be filmed in February.
2019 – Members exhibit with Bartlesville Art Association, Lyons Gallery, Bartlesville, OK
2017 – 2019 Valentine’s Invitational, Castle Gallery, Ft Wayne, IN.
2018 – Special Oil Painting award from Vasari Classic Oil Colors at Plein Air Tulsa! event – awards judge: Charles Harrington
2018 – 2 painting accepted – Women Artists of the West 48th Annual Exhibition, Price Tower Gallery, Bartlesville, OK
2018 – 1st place award for Landscape in Oil – Alpha Rho Tau member show, Tulsa OK. Awards judges: Dean Wyatt & Steve Rosser
2017 – 2018 Tulsa Artist Guild Member Exhibit, Hive Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2017 – Juried special “Spring Showcase” with Women Artists of the West at RS Hanna Gallery, Frederickburg, TX. Also did an in gallery demo for this exhibit.
2014 – 2018 Mayfest Invitational Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2016 – 2 painting accepted – Women Artists of the West 46th Annual Exhibition, RS Hanna Gallery, Frederickburg, TX.
2016 – Solo Exhibit “Scene Through My Eyes” at Tulsa Performing Arts Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2015 – Illinois River Salon, Cave Springs, AR
2014 – Solo Exhibit “Oklahoma Colors: Earth, Sky and Water” Depot Gallery, Norman, OK

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