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\nMarianne Patrevi to works in collage and mixed media. Her creative journey began 20 years a go as a way of self-care. Her first art-making experiences were inspired b y a &ldquo\;creative process painting&rdquo\; class that focused on the pr ocess of making art as opposed to the final output. It allowed for freedom to explore ideas and learn to use new tools. Through classes\, she discov ered the intuitive nature of collage-making\, which would direct her towar ds her signature style. She found that adding paper adhesives to her toolb ox of paint and brushes gave her &ldquo\;process painting&rdquo\; an added depth.
\nTransforming her own paper into art was inspirational\, an d eventually led Marianne to enroll in a watercolor class. For a time\, sh e painted in a more realistic style\, but she kept coming back to loose wa tercolors. Marianne paints in a semi-abstract fashion\, adding colors\, te xtures\, or stitching where needed to created the layered and intuitive ma rk-making that defines her work.
\nTrees are a dominant theme in Marianne&rsquo\;s collage paintings. She loves the texture of different barks and the lines that spiraling branches create. Nature is where she gets her inspiration\; walking and gardening are two of her favorite activities. Marianne hopes that viewers can identi fy and relate to her pieces in a similar fashion. Come see the exhibit in the Library&rsquo\;s Quiet Reading Room this fall or meet the artist on Th ursday\, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
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