Artist Statement
“Art takes the dust off of everyday life” Picasso
Thinking, feeling and making art is indeed a splendid engagement with living.
I paint because I love it. My medium is oil paint, a fluid viscous and malleable substance with consistencies that allow for endless textural possibilities, translucent as watercolor or thick as a paste along with a full spectrum of captivating colors inviting even more to discover. Painting involves concentration, intuition, discipline, and the simple joy of physical movement. Holding the brush at arms length, gesturing with the entire body, putting the brushes to their best advantage, allowing the paint and the movement to express itself spontaneously in the marks and strokes that occur naturally, which I think is the most appealing. It's a dance, a meditation and a prayer.
Oil paint is like a magical substance that can create a mood, a sense of place, a time and a point of view, the sensing of the places and spaces I have inhabited. There's a story, a history and personal truth, instincts I trust I can live by.
Especially satisfying and invigorating is the feeling of participation, of taking an active, intentional part in living my life. Using precious time, energy and focus to create a handprint of my own. To discover who I am as I yearn to uncover beauty in the designs, the subjects and compositions of the artwork, the magnificence of the physical world we live in and as well, the bonding attachment of a mother and child. So be it a floral, a landscape, or a figure, it is an expression of a need to discover, to unfold something new on the inside and outside of me. Making space for the essentials, the aching preciousness of our world, the mundane and the grand, the personal and universal, the inside and outside of people and things in a process of self discovery.
The mother child bond, perpetually intriguing to me (in my education and personal experiences,) a unique bond that renders us truly human, including some spiritual dimensions in the essences of our being. My intention is to do a series of artwork addressing children, intimate views of the ones the world over who suffer as immigrants, refugees, casualties of war and other abandonments. The many occupations of my heart are alive there.
Biography
Sylvia Pazolt currently divides her time between Naples, Florida, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts—her true home.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Literature from the University of New Hampshire, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston University. Her professional career centered on child welfare and family therapy, working with children and families in schools, mental health centers, and private practice.
Today, her focus has shifted to leading Women’s Wellness Workshops.
Sylvia's artistic journey has been deeply influenced by her studies at Marco Bronzini’s Art School, where Marco has served as a significant mentor. She has participated consistently in classes and workshops through the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) and the Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill, where she is a member of both organizations.
The vibrant artist community of Provincetown, Cape Cod, continues to inspire her, offering instruction in a diverse range of styles and methods. In addition to her local involvement, Sylvia has traveled to France, Italy, and Spain for extended studio experiences that have enriched her practice.
Grateful for the ongoing support of a creative community of mentors, colleagues, and friends, Sylvia also finds deep inspiration in the rich and enduring history of art.
