Linked by a Common Purpose in Art

Reception for painting exhibit entitled "Linked by a Common Purpose in Art"

 at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501

Exhibition Dates:  July 3rd to July 29th, Mon. - Tues.  8.30 a.m. - 8 p.m., 

Wed. - Fri.   8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m., Sat.   8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Maria Grazia Facchinetti and Maria Rizzo will exhibit their acrylic paintings in a two-person show July 3-29, 2014 at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee St, Utica, NY. A reception honoring these artists will be held on July 15th, from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., and is free and open to the public.

Both from Carnate, Italy, these artists are linked by a lifelong friendship and a common purpose in art: creating resonant pieces of work that speak to our humanity.

Maria Grazia Facchinetti is an established Italian artist whose paintings explore the use of light in an innovative combination of classic and modern materials. Facchinetti uses a special resin of her own invention to enhance her abstract artworks and to create new concepts of painting itself. To see her unique work visit www.facchinettimariagrazia.com.


Maria Rizzo is a published artist whose paintings depict trees as emotional self portraits: the contorted trunks represent Rizzo's scoliosis; a severe condition that affects her daily life. The background represents Rizzo's point of view: attitude makes all the difference in life and focusing on the good things helps her live a better one. Observing nature gives her a sense of contentment and inner joy. The same feelings arise when she paints these elements on canvas. This year, Maria Rizzo received the Individual Artist Commission Grant from the CNY Arts 2014 Decentralization Program to engage Onondaga County residents in an interactive art project that will promote nature appreciation and community involvement in artistic creation. To learn more about this project visit Rizzo's website at www.mariarizzoart.com.


Maria Grazia Facchinetti and Maria Rizzo share a passion for the arts, strong talent, and unyielding professionalism in doing what they love. The exhibition "Linked by a Common Purpose in Art" brings their paintings together for an explosive combination of light, color and symbolism.