Classical still life paintings by Denise Liotta DeMarzo
The Grand Dame
Come to the Table is an exhibit of over 30 paintings by Denise Liotta DeMarzo, a lifelong New Yorker who recently relocated to Hilton Head. Denise was a critical care nurse and then an attorney before taking up her lifelong dream of painting. The artwork depicts food and drink and represents her work in the still-life genre.
The exhibit showcases representational still-life paintings in the classical style. It features common objects, mainly food and drink, including kitchen vignettes with pie ingredients, sumptuous foods/wine, fruit arrangements, and inviting cocktails. The pieces are timeless and are all painted from real set-ups, not photos. “I strive for a calm mood and beautiful colors,” says DeMarzo and “…aim to leave room for the viewer’s emotion.”
Denise studies with Jon deMartin, a classically trained artist and teacher, and Todd Casey, a still-life painter and author, both renowned in the New York art world. Her work has been exhibited both locally and in White Plains, NY.
Exhibit: Tuesday, June 20 through Saturday, July 22
After Dinner
Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 21, 5-7pm. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artist. Free and open to the public.
Artist’s Demonstration: Friday, June 23, 11am-12pm. Learn more about the artist and her process.
Art League Gallery is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, 843-681-5060.
