Rick Zonghi

Assemblages

November 2-19, 2011

Opening reception Friday November 4, 2011, 5-8PM

Artist Statement:

I am a collector. I have been collecting things just about my entire life. The objects may be new or antique, broken, crushed, or run over, striped of paint, covered with paint, partial... whatever strikes me.

I study these found objects and their texture, shape, content and meaning extends beyond their original purpose and my journey begins. Objects - discarded, broken, and forgotten - I put to a new use and they live again. The placement of these elements yields a sense of intrigue. I don’t always know where they are going to end up. I maneuver materials. The object itself sometimes dictates where I should place it. It’s all about content and relationships with other pieces.

My experience as a graphic designer and book designer, blended with found objects resulted in the current series of assemblages.

Rick Zonghi