Dianne Athey, "After Carnation-Lily-Lily-Rose,” 2020, Oil on Paper, 11x8.5 in
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“Suddenly I switched from my series of realistic Seaglass paintings to abstract anecdotes. Working free from any real world constraints and alone with my time, gave me not only a sense of expanse and relief, but an enthusiastic focus and passion for pure invention.
I collaged, painted and used mixed media on gessoed paper and canvas...and expressed new landscapes of color, form and energy. ‘Alternate realities’ emerged from my creative flow.
Organic and architectural elements anchor the painting’s identity.
My art took a welcomed detour, one I am embracing as I move forward. Last year brought with it among other things, an entirely new body of work. “ — Dianne Athey
About the Artist
Dianne Athey (b. 1953 Akron, Ohio) lives and works in New York City.
After attending Kent State University where she majored in graphic design, Dianne moved to
Manhattan in 1974. Her first job in New York was in the advertising art department of Bergdorf Goodman. Using her art skills on the job, she ultimately partnered in boutique advertising and design agencies servicing clients in the beauty, fashion and entertainment fields. She enjoyed nine years on staff as the Design Director for Town&Country magazine, and has consulted for many other publications.
She is a Life Member of The Art Students League of New York, where she has painted with a
myriad of famous teachers since the early 90’s. Her influences include instuctors Robert Neffson, Nelson Shanks, and Steven Assael among others.
Dianne has shown at The National Arts Club, The Salmagundi Club, the Pen and Brush Club, Porter Contemporary Gallery, Liquid Art House of Boston, The Boston International Fine Arts Show, Brenda Taylor Gallery, William Ris Gallery and more.
Artistic not only as a painter, but also as a musician. Dianne loves playing bass with the band,
Broadband, was a member of The Riddles and the signed and recorded new-wave band,
Nervus Rex.
Her painting studio is located in the heart of the Chelsea gallery scene.