Teresa Lamacchia

Insomnia

acrylic paint, digital photograph, oil paint stick on canvas

24″ x 36″

2024

Being both a day dreamer and an insomniac, I frequently gaze out the window, lost in thought. This photograph, taken at night, is lit only by the moon and night lights in my neighborhood. Being late autumn, the leafless trees are stark silhouettes against the night sky. And once again, I can’t sleep. This painting addresses the anxiety that I sometimes feel on sleepless nights, mind racing, thoughts running amok.

Teresa Lamacchia

Deconstructed Teapot

Inspired by: Unknown Artist, English Teapot

acrylic paint and paper collage on canvas

14″ x 14″

2024

The original is a small, delicately glazed teapot with Chinese influenced designs and a handmade twisted handle for pouring. Tea served from this pot is an elegant experience. The painting, however, mercilessly deconstructs the pot. The orange motifs from the glaze are now loosely applied, dripping brushstrokes of background color. The pot itself has been sliced into ascending bands of disconnected strips. There is a shadowy outline of the original pot.