Patti Randazzo Beckett
Patti Randazzo Beckett is a graduate of McMaster University with an Honours BA in Art and Women’s Studies. Patti’s artwork has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions throughout southern Ontario, and she has also participated in artist residencies.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Patti’s paintings convey a simple narrative that is often filtered through her personal experiences and studies of her Sicilian ancestry. Her work delves into the interplay between line and empty space, as well as colour and form, creating a sense of disquiet and tension. She begins her creative process with gestural drawings and then employs intuitive embellishment, resulting in representational and abstract pieces. Process and materiality are central themes in much of her work. Overall, Patti Randazzo Beckett's artistic practice reflects her exploration of various elements, including feminism, her heritage, and her observations of the natural world. Through her unique approach to painting and her use of photography, she brings a distinctive perspective to her artwork.
Patti Randazzo Beckett is a graduate of McMaster University with an Honours BA in Art and Women’s Studies. Patti’s artwork has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions throughout southern Ontario, and she has also participated in artist residencies.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Patti’s paintings convey a simple narrative that is often filtered through her personal experiences and studies of her Sicilian ancestry. Her work delves into the interplay between line and empty space, as well as colour and form, creating a sense of disquiet and tension. She begins her creative process with gestural drawings and then employs intuitive embellishment, resulting in representational and abstract pieces. Process and materiality are central themes in much of her work. Overall, Patti Randazzo Beckett's artistic practice reflects her exploration of various elements, including feminism, her heritage, and her observations of the natural world. Through her unique approach to painting and her use of photography, she brings a distinctive perspective to her artwork.
