Bio and Artist Statement

Bio

Judith Parenio has a romance with natural settings and has been heavily influenced by travel in unpopulated deserts and forests as well as international travel, especially in Mexico.  She uses colors and shapes from nature as a catalyst for another way of seeing, but many of her images come from her interest in indigenous civilizations and their symbols.  Early work in clay sculpture brought about her need for texture.  The wide variety of materials in mixed media artwork, including photographs, collage, painting, drawing, encaustic and the monoprint with it’s spontaneity, have combined in her work to allow her to create clear, bold impressions and to connect with the voice of her heart.

Her education was at UC Long Beach, Orange Coast College, Chouinard Art Institute, and Mesa Community College; and she has taught in workshops and private institutions.  She has exhibited in San Diego for over 30 years and her art is in collections throughout the United States and Mexico, Australia and Europe.


Artist Statement