Val Rossman
A Prime Escape, 2022
Acrylic on panel
16" x 16"

Artist Statement

My work is a blend of careful planning and unpredictable interruptions. For me this is an apt metaphor for life. As much as each of us tries to script our lives there are often "curve balls" that take us by surprise. This concept is incorporated into visual representations which consist of multiple layers of painted shapes, empty spaces and a variety of marks to create a lush and deep surface.

My love of color has always been a driving force in my work. The dialogue between seemingly random gestures, textures, and shapes provide a visual adventure. My process is dynamic and "in the moment"….a conversation with the piece. I believe that the journey is as important as the destination.

Artist Bio

Val Rossman's career as a professional artist has spanned over 40 years. Her work has gone through various stages, however, her wonderful sense of color combined with a lyrical and often whimsical mentality have always infused her drawings and paintings with a lush and personal aura. The combination of rich and unexpected hues and gestures with sometimes questioning formats give the work an unforgettable presence. She has had more than 28 one-person shows and been in numerous group shows in Philadelphia, Delaware, New Jersey, Florida, Vermont and New York.

In addition to her studio practice she currenty teaches at Wayne Art Center and Woodmere Art Museum. She has lectured at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, did a demonstration at the Barnes Foundation and led a workshop at the River Arts Center in Vermont. She received the artist in Wilderness Grant in Aspen, Colorado. Her work has also been seen on Bravo Cable Television.

Rossman's work has been collected by both individual and corporate clients in the U.S. and abroad. Some of these include Blue Cross of Greater Philadelphia, AT&T, United Pacific Life Insurance, MasterCard International, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Bank, Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania, Hebrew University and Lankenau Hospital

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