Mona Dworkin

NYC, USA

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NYC, USA

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www.monadworkin.com


Influenced by political and social instability, I have been moved and inspired to illustrate vulnerability, questions of self-worth and expectations. My mixed media paintings portray the fragility of human connections. During the Pandemic I have been exploring the challenges I have faced navigating new ways to care for family from afar ( mixed media painting "Adapt to Unfolding Change" ) Self-care is key to staying healthy, sane and creative, illustrated in my painting "Embrace What Makes You Happy".

Artworks created in the past year depict racism and the subjugation of women.
Traveling in Italy several years ago reawakened my need to express what many of us are feeling. The artworks I create are a part of my journey and the injustices I witness.

As a collector of ephemera, objects with personal context are included in some of my paintings. Images I photographed in Italy of doors, windows and locks reflect the complex open and closed emotions in relationships. I am grateful to explore this creative path.
I studied art at the State University of New Paltz, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education. Originally from Hartsdale, New York, I lived in NYC for 20 years, and I raised my family in Richmond, Virginia. Mona Dworkin

 [email protected]

  www.monadworkin.com

   Richmond, VA 23235

 804.320.3012 

Influenced by political and social instability, I have been moved and inspired to illustrate vulnerability, questions of self-worth and expectations.  My mixed media paintings portray the fragility of human connections.  During the Pandemic I have been exploring  the challenges I have faced navigating new ways to care for family from afar ( mixed media painting "Adapt to Unfolding Change" ) Self-care is key to staying healthy, sane and creative, illustrated in my painting  "Embrace What Makes You Happy".

Artworks created in the past year depict racism and the subjugation of women.

Traveling in Italy several years ago reawakened my need to express what many of us are feeling.  The artworks I create are a part of my journey and the injustices I witness.

As a collector of ephemera, objects with personal context are included in some of my paintings.  Images I photographed in Italy of doors, windows and locks reflect the complex open and closed emotions in relationships.    I am grateful to explore this creative path. 

 I studied art at the State University of New Paltz, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education. Originally from Hartsdale, New York, I lived in NYC for 20 years, and I raised my family in Richmond, Virginia.