Click here to view my website. From 1989-1993, Carasik was a Studio Artist at the Paper Press in Chicago and worked making pigmented pulp paintings and monotypes. She attended studio classes at the Art Institute of Chicago and summer residencies at OXBOW.
From 1999-2003
She has received professional grants from the Wolfsonian/Florida International University, United Arts of Central Florida and Crealde School of Art. Her work is in corporate, municipal and private collections nationally.
She has been represented by Aabacino in Venice, Comma in Orlando, Dixie Daisy Florida Artist Gallery In St Pete Beach, Jason Gallery in Chicago, Claudia Chapline Gallery in Stinson Beach Ca. Galleria Tonzian in San Luis Obiso, Ca and Keyes Gallery in Springfield Missouri.
Artist's Statement Eastern philosophy with Midwestern pragmatism foster my work. I create content driven abstracts which have an analytical component. Taking artistic risks and provoking my own perceptions through use of diverse mediums meets a need for personal growth. My approach in producing non verbal visual statements resonates from a desire to communicate. I believe the process of creating and viewing art is a form of visual literacy.
My current works evolved from Monotypes, Sumi-e, collage and watercolors. Working primarily with fluid acrylics to create transparent layered paintings and mixed media, I invite viewers to develop their own response to social commentary expressed in a non literal manner.
Recent series have included expressions of issues relating to relationships, the stock market, the environment, disaster relocation, refugees and renewal. “My work reflects transformation and change and allows me to grow artistically and intellectually. I am a passionate arts advocate, curator and collector”.
