Sharon Servilio

Statement

My work is a visual exploration of postmodern fictional narrative. It falls into this tradition by embracing non-linearity, self-reference, and appropriation, while at the same time desiring to tell a story. Formally my biggest influences are early to mid 20th century painting, renaissance and northern renaissance painting, and pop culture imagery such as graphic novels, animation, and book illustration.

About

I live in Queens and have a studio space in Long Island City. If you have any questions or would like to view larger images, please email me at sharonservilio@gmail.com

Resume

Exhibitions

• 2010    RE-VISION. American University Museum, Washington, DC. Curated by Tim Doud, Zoe Charlton, and Jack Rasmussen.
• 2008    SFOS 2008. Spencer Sewing Factory, Brooklyn, NY. Curated by Suzanne Boatenreiter.
  • Proximity (MFA Thesis Show). Katzen Arts Center, Washington, DC.
• 2007    Right Under the Roof. Warehouse Gallery, Washington, DC.
  • Water Media on Paper. Heineman Myers Contemporary Art, Bethesda, MD.
  • 1460 Wall Mountables. DC Arts Center, Washington, DC.
  • Other. Katzen Arts Center, Washington, DC.
  • Artomatic. Crystal City, Arlington, VA.
• 2006    Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts. Slosberg Gallery, Waltham, MA
• 2005    North American Print Biennial. 808 Gallery, Boston, MA

Guest Lectures

• 2009    Visiting Artist, College of Creative Studies, Detroit, MI.

Awards

• 2008    Crisp Ellert Award
• 2007    Mellon Grant for Travel and Research
• 2006    Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts Grant

Public Collections

• The Watkins Collection at the American University Museum, Washington, DC.

Education

• 2008    MFA, American University, Washington, DC.
• 2005    BA, Studio Art, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA.