ARTIST + ART DIRECTOR + PHOTOGRAPHER
I painted these tees for auction via Artists Take Action to raise money for organizations (update: the medium tee has raised, through donation, $70 for Black Lives Matter) working to dismantle systemic racism.
The artwork is a continuation of a series of work called Separate Connection that is inspired by the relationships we have with objects, ourselves, and others as experienced during the 2020 period of social distancing, isolation, and self-quarantine.
©2020, Maria Pastore, “Separate Connection”. Acrylic paint and fabric medium on 100% organic cotton made by Pact in a Fair Trade Certified Factory. Pact gifted the tees for auction.
Photography © Maria Pastore
- Photographers: Maria Pastore and Phillip Pastore
- Artist and Model: Maria Pastore
SEPARATE CONNECTION
A series inspired by the relationships we have with objects, ourselves, and others as experienced during the 2020 period of social distancing, isolation, and self-quarantine. These small scale pieces utilize found paint and surfaces and are an extension of Separate Connection Mural I.
Limited edition set of 15.
©2020, Maria Pastore, “Separate Connection”. Latex paint mixed with watercolor, various sizes.
ARTIST + CREATIVE DIRECTOR + PHOTOGRAPHER
In an effort to raise money for organizations (update: we raised $400 total and split it between the three organizations listed below) working to dismantle systemic racism, I painted this poncho for auction. To market the piece, I called upon a friend to model and I shot and art directed her wearing the poncho on a sunny afternoon in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
The artwork is a continuation of a series of work called Separate Connection that is inspired by the relationships we have with objects, ourselves, and others as experienced during the 2020 period of social distancing, isolation, and self-quarantine. Along with the mural and small works, the poncho also utilized found paint on its untouched surfaces as it begged to be a vehicle to support these very important organizations: Southern Poverty Law Center, Equal Justice Initiative, and The Loveland Foundation.
©2020, Maria Pastore, “Separate Connection”. Acrylic paint and fabric medium on 100% organic cotton poncho made by Pact in a Fair Trade Certified Factory.
Photography © Maria Pastore
- Artist, Creative Director, & Photographer: Maria Pastore
- Assistant Photographer & Image Editor: Phillip Pastore
- Model: Julie Wongbandue
- Wall Mural: Alex Cook, Stonebalancer.com
Pact was not associated with this auction or shoot. The poncho was paid for by me personally.
SEPARATE CONNECTION
A mural inspired by the relationships we have with objects, ourselves, and others as experienced during the 2020 period of social distancing, isolation, and self-quarantine.
This mural inspired the creation of Separate Connection small works which utilize found paint and surfaces.
©2020, Maria Pastore, “Separate Connection”. Latex paint, 8’ x 8’. 35th Avenue, Jackson Heights, New York.
SEPARATE CONNECTION
A mural inspired by the relationships we have with objects, ourselves, and others as experienced during the 2020 period of social distancing, isolation, and self-quarantine.
©2021, Maria Pastore, “Separate Connection”. Latex paint, 13’ x 8’. Ten Eyck Street, Brooklyn, New York.
SEPARATE CONNECTION
A series inspired by the relationships we have with objects, ourselves, and others as experienced during the 2020 period of social distancing, isolation, and self-quarantine.
These small scale pieces utilize found paint and surfaces and are an extension of Separate Connection mural.
From top to bottom:
- Separate Connection No. 1”. Latex paint and watercolor, 9” x 13.5”.
- Separate Connection No. 2”. Latex paint and watercolor, 10” x 7”.
- Separate Connection No. 3”. Latex paint, 10.25” x 14”.
- Separate Connection No. 4”. Latex paint and watercolor, 9” x 13.5” flat.
- Separate Connection No. 5”. Latex paint and watercolor, 9” x 13.5”.
- Separate Connection No. 6”. Latex paint, 9” x 13.5”.
- Separate Connection No. 7”. Latex paint and watercolor, each piece 13.75” x 11”.
- Separate Connection No. 8”. Latex paint and watercolor, 20” x 7”.
©2020, Maria Pastore, “Separate Connection”. Latex paint mixed with watercolor, various sizes.
