Jana Cariddi

Statement

When creating an image, the content is something that evolves by each shape, flat color, and symbol that emerges. My process is spontaneous yet methodical at the same time. I try not to let content lead the process, instead, the placement of shapes, the spacing of patterns, and the relationship between color are all deeply considered decisions throughout the drawing and painting process. My goal for the final product is to create an image that is dynamic and sound, yet playful and eye catching. The process results in a symphony of chunky shapes, bold patterns, and distressed fragmented figures. A hypnotic and delightful world of colorful noses, rainbows, and mysterious windows exist in harmony with scissors, spikes, raindrops and hearts either broken or too full to beat without bursting. My goal is to create from personal experience, obsession, humor and sorrow with the intention of empathizing and connecting with the viewer on an emotional and perhaps nostalgic level.

GlogauAIR Project

During my stay at GlogauAIR, I plan to further my practice and development as a visual artist. Since January, Berlin has been an amazing place for me to feel inspired and focus on my artistic endeavors. I’ve experienced my first artist residency as well as my first time leaving the U.S., which has been very conducive to my practice. I plan explore my ideas through painting, drawing and installation. I enjoyed working large scale in my previous residency and I plan to continue this. Residencies are a good opportunity for me to utilize having the space for creating large scale.

CV Summary

EDUCATION

• 2011-2015 Savannah College of Art and Design- Savannah, GA *BFA in painting

RESIDENCY

• 2018 GlogauAIR Artist Residency- Berlin, DE *(July-September: 3 month live-in artist residency)
• 2018 Takt Artist Residency, Berlin- DE *3 month live-in artist residency

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

• 2018 Nautilus Art Loft- Berlin, DE * Loft Rave: Group exhibition
• 2018 Takt Tapir Gallery- Berlin, DE *The Belly of the Whale: Artist in residence group exhibition
• 2018 Hi Volt- New Orleans, LA *Shores of Perception: Group exhibition
• 2017 Bud Rips- New Orleans, LA * Juice: Group print show
• 2016 Gallery Espresso- Savannah, GA *Mac n’ Sleeze: Solo Exhibition
• 2016 Sulfur Studios- Savannah, GA *Art Decko: Skateboard deck silent auction
• 2016 The Florence- Savannah, GA *Youth Soup: Solo exhibition
• 2015 Sulfur Studios- Savannah, GA *Cats Cradle: group exhibiton

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