gracielanardifineart at Bluecanvas: The Artist Network

About me

ART STATEMENT

MY PAINTING IS A METAPHOR OF MY LIFE.
IF ONE COULD RETRACE THE PATH

FOLLOWED SINCE BIRTH,
A LABYRINTH WOULD EMERGE. THIS LABYRINTH IS THE STAGE

OF MY DAILY EXPERIENCES
WHICH I TRY TO COMPREHEND, ENDLESSLY.

WHAT IS AT THE END OF THIS MAZE IS THE BEAUTY I PURSUE,
AS A GUIDING LIGHT WHICH IS CONSTITUTED BY MY WORK.

THE LAYERS UPON WHICH RESTS
THE STRUCTURE OF MY PAINTING IS THE DIALECTICAL

FORCE THAT PROPELS MY LIFE,
THE LIFE OF ONE WHO STRIVES TO ATTAIN BEAUTY.

MI PINTURA ES UNA METAFORA DE MI VIDA.
SI UNA PUDIESE RETROTRAERSE HACIA AQUEL

PUNTO DE PARTIDA CUANDO TE ASOMAS POR PRIMERA VEZ A LA LUZ,
UN LABERINTO SE LEVANTARIA FRENTE A TI.

ESTE LABERINTO ES LA ESCENA DE MI VIDA COTIDIANA.
LO QUE ANTICIPO AL FINAL DE TODA ESTA ENCRUCIJADA

ES LA BELLEZA QUE PERSIGO.
LA CUAL SE CONVIERTE EN LA LUZ QUE ME GUIA

O SEA EL ARTE MISMO.
LAS CAPAS SOBRE LAS CUALES SE APOYA MI PINTURA

ES LA FUERZA DIALECTICA QUE IMPULSA MI VIDA,
LA VIDA DE ALGUIEN QUE SIEMPRE BUSCA LA BELLEZA.

“art is like good vintage that ripens well in passion”
GRACIELA HORNE NARDI

6230 Malvern Ave.
Alta Loma, CA 91737
Ph. (909) 484-2618
gnardifineart@gmail.com
http://www.gracielanardifineart.com
http://www.lamoa.net

BIOGRAPHY

Graciela Nardi was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During her years of painting, Graciela became fascinated with the New York-based movement of Abstract Expressionism. Expression through color is how she describes her works . In her work, Graciela used an array illusionist devices . She expresses all of this through colors and texture. The painting’s entire surface is covered with animated brushstrokes, drips, layers, and different medium. She is one of what may be called “post-abstract” painters.

In her style and technique the fictive space is made up of layer upon layer of net that “mirror” her own life and feelings. Her works explores the relationship between two-dimensional painting and three-dimensional sculpture, that she constructs locating her in the innovative art “Combine”.

EDUCATION

Vinci School of Art – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Workshops – Puerto Rico, New Orleans and California
Citrus College – Associate Degree in Art – Azusa, California
University of La Verne – Bachelor in Fine Art – La Verne, California
University of La Verne – Non-Profit Management Certificate
University of La Verne – Master in Leadership and Management (in progress) – La Verne, California

FORMER AND PRESENT ACTIVITIES

Bestline International – National Director – Puerto Rico – Barcelona, Spain and Argentina – 1973 - 1978

Coronda Travel – Owner – Buenos Aires, Argentina – 1979 - 1984

Cafe dell’Arte – Owner – New Orleans, Louisiana – 1994-1998

Art Teacher, Noteworthy Learning Systems, California - 1997-2001

Art Teacher, Montessori School, San Dimas, California – 1998-2002

Art Coordinator, Latin American Art Museum, Miami, Florida - 1997-2001

Art and Spanish Teacher, Latino Art Museum – 2001 to present.

Director and Founder, Latino Art Museum, Pomona, California – 2001 to present.

AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

1993-1994-1995
“Trinity” - Oil on Canvas - Associated Artists
“Time and Life” - Oil on Canvas - Pomona Valley Art Association
“Common Thoughts” - Oil on Canvas - Pomona Valley Art Association

1998
“Alice Trebol’s Adventures”- Children Book -English and Spanish
Litrus Magazine - Citrus College
Who is Who in America
Alpha Gamma Sigma - May, 1998 – Citrus College, California
The National Trust for Historic Preservation - Member
Children Home Society – Active Member
Children Fun Association – Active Member

1999
Honorable Mention
“Untitled III - Combine Painting on Canvas with Net
“20 Latin American Women in Art” – Book: “Biblioteca de Artistas de las Comunidades Europeas”

2000
Conducting “Feelings Through Art” - Blind Children’s Center - Los Angeles, California
Associated Artists of the Inland Empire Member
Argentinean Professional Association - Vice President and Founder
The Florida Museum of Hispanic and Latin American Art - Art Coordinator
2000 Academic Achievement Award – Fine Art Department – Citrus College - California

2001
“Contemplating the Geometry” Painting selected by the Latin Business Association to honor the four
Latina Entrepreneurs. The LBA was proud to recognize the accomplishments of these women with four
reproductions of Graciela Nardi’s art work.

2002
Academic Award – Leadership and Management – Graduate Program - University of La Verne – California

2003

“Self Portrait” Painting selected by the Latin Business Association to honor the three 2003 Latina Entrepreneurs.
The LBA was proud to recognize the accomplishments of these women with three reproductions of Graciela Nardi’s
art work.
Arts International Exhibition 2003 – El Paso, Texas October 10-30 – JuryWorkshop “Abstract Expressionism”
El Paso Art Association.
Annual Award – National Parents’ Day – by City Mayor Pomona City Hall

2004

Participation in a Case Study Barrio Museology: the Musealization of Chicano Culture in Los Angeles.

2005

Lecture “Latin American Artists in the United States” Miami, Florida
Lecture “Latin American Art in the United States” Scripps College Fine Arts Foundation.

2001 – 2012

Curator - Latin American Art – Latino Art Museum – Latin Business Association – Santa Ana Gallery – Toyota Exhibition
Las Vegas Art Expo

SOLO AND SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

1991 - 1992 - 1994 - 1995
Pomona Valley Art Association, Claremont, California

1993 - 1994 - 1995
Upland Art Association, Upland, California

1995 - 1996
Buenos Aires Exhibition - Claremont, California
Fallis Place - Ontario, California
Gallery Las Americas, Santa Monica, California

1997
Bistango Gallery - Irvine, California
Studio Gallery - Irvine, California
Claremont United Church - Claremont, California
Associated Artist - Inland Empire, California
Tango Festival Exhibition – Cultural Affair - City of Los Angeles

1998
Citrus College Art Gallery - Glendora, CA
Sheraton Grande, Torrey Pines - La Jolla, CA

1999
“Harris Gallery” - University of La Verne
“Women in the Arts’99” The Florida Museum of Hispanic. and Latin American Art
“La Tazza” - Covina, California
Cal State Dominguez Hill University
“Breast Cancer Exhibition” - California
“Europart’99”- Switzerland, Geneva
Cuttress Gallery - Pomona, California
“Bienestar” - Van Nuys, California
“Argentine Cultural Month” - The Florida Museum of Hispanic. and Latin American Art- Florida
“H2O an Aquarium Oasis” - DA Center for the Arts - Pomona, California
“Mensajes Latinos #2” The San Francisco Museum of Contemporary Art- San Francisco, California
“Argentine Pathways” - El Museo Latino de Historia, Arte y Cultura- Los Angeles,California
“Argentina-America in Los Angeles: Paintings of the Millennium” – Pasadena
“Argentina International Week” Jonathan Club – Los Angeles October 10-15 Curator

2000
“Arte del Nuevo Milenio” - The Florida Museum of Hispanic and Latin American Art - Florida
“Women of the 2000” - The Florida Museum of Hispanic and Latin American Art - Florida
“Space 2000” - Brandstater Gallery - La Sierra University - Riverside - California

2001
“Labyrinth-Laberinto” - Cantegril Country Club - Punta del Este - Uruguay
“Women of the XXI Century” - Latin American Art Museum - Miami, Florida
“Transformation: Art and Healing” - Da Center For The Arts - Pomona, California
“Women in the Arts” Spain, Barcelona
“Latin Business Association” – Convention Center – Los Angeles, California

2002

“Implicit Depth” – Latino Art Museum – Pomona, California
“10th. International Art Festival” Lantern of the East – APEX in L.A. - Los Angeles - Angel’s Gate, San Pedro
“Latin Business Association” – Convention Center – Los Angeles, California
“Women and Values” – Hatmann Gallery – Coral Gables, Florida
“Soho” Annual Exhibition – Pomona Art Colony – California

2004

“Latino Business Exhibit” – Convention Center – Los Angeles, California

2005

Claremont’s 100 Angels – Latino Art Museum – Claremont, California
Fairplex – Annual Exhibition – September, Pomona, California

2006

“52 Artists and 300 Miniatures Show” Latino Art Museum
“Portrait and Self Portrait” Exhibition
“International Artists’ Yearbook 2006 Biblioteca de Artists de las Comunidades Europeas – Museum of the Americas
2008
“Yearbook 2008” and Exhibition Latino Art Museum
“Go Green – Mother Earth – Save the World” April 2008 - Latino Art Museum

2009

“Labyrinth Rebirth: Hidden Images” Solo Show – January and February 2009 - Latino Art Museum
“25 de Octubre 2009, International Day of Paintings” Barcelona, Spain
“6th. Annual Women’s International Exhibition “– March 2009 – Latino Art Museum
“Flags and Liberty” June 2009 – Latino Art Museum

2010

Santa Ana College – Group Exhibition – September 2010 – Santa Ana, Santora Building, California April 2010
“All U Can Eat 2010” Group Exhibition Bunny Gunner Gallery, Pomona, CA February 2010

2011

Carlos Horne – Photographs from 1937 and Graciela H. Nardi – Drawings – January 2011
“7th. Women International Show” March 2011 – Latino Art Museum
Museum of History Ontario, CA –“6th. Biennal Open Juried Exhibition” – May, June 2011
“Don’t Sleep” Art Show – Latino Art Museum – July 2011
“World Peace” Art Show – Latino Art Museum – September 2011

2012

“All You Can Eat” - February 2012 – Bunny Gunner – Pomona California
“8th. Women International Show” March 2012 – Latino Art Museum
“Don’t Sleep” Art Show – Latino Art Museum – July 2012
“Spain” Group Show – August 2012

2013

“Vanities-Vanidades-Vanities” – January 2013 – Latino Art Museum
“All You Can Eat” – March 2013 – Bunny Gunner – Pomona California
“9th. Women International Show” – March 2013 – Latino Art Museum

SELECT PRIVATE AND CORPORATE COLLECTIONS

Argentinean Consulate - Los Angeles, California
Dr. and Mrs. Carmen Nieva – Upland, California
Father Bill Moore
Mr. Norberto Nardi - Ontario, California
Mr. & Mrs. David Pion-Berlin – Claremont, California
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Barbosa - Los Angeles, California
Mr. and Mrs. Dubon - Riverside, California
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Argumosa - Walnut, California
Mr. and Mrs. Hector Barbarossa - Claremont, California
Mr. and Mrs. Ivette Peltir - Glendora, California
Mr. and Mrs. Jennifer Guerra – Alta Loma, California
Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Cordon - London
Mr. and Mrs. Juan Jose Lertora - New Orleans, Louisiana
Mr. and Mrs. Mario Gee Lopez – Temple City, California
Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Culasso - New Orleans, California
Mr. and Mrs. Rodrigo Palacios - Walnut, California
Mr. and Mrs. Sandra Woodmansee – San Dimas, California
Mr. and Mrs. Trinca - Claremont, California
Mr. Bruce Cruickshank – Chino Hills, California
Mr. Juan Martin Meglioli – San Juan, Argentina
Mr. Luis Meglioli – San Juan, Argentina
Mr. Matias Nardi – The Lowkeys – North Hollywood, California
Mr. Michael Brand – California
Mrs Cathy Tessier
Mrs. Adriana Costa - Claremont, California
Mrs. Maria Miranda - California
Mrs. Susan Shapiro - Los Angeles, California
Mrs. Virginia Charles – Long Beach, California
Ms. Diane Prozeller
North -West College - West Covina, California
Pomona Community Health Center
Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod

LANGUAGE
Spanish and English

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Information

Name: graciela nardi

Country: USA

State: CA

City: Alta Loma

Joined: November 12, 2010

Genre: Drawing, Mixed Media, Collage, Painting, Portraits, Installation Art, Book Art