Bio
Annie Marini-Genzon is a talented artist who works in various visual disciplines, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, and installations. She is known for her vibrant paintings and captivating sculptures. Annie's work is characterized by dynamic compositions and a rich visual vocabulary, exploring boldness and subtlety. Her pieces are created through labor-intensive processes and are a reflection of her personal search in life. By incorporating metaphors and symbolism, Annie's work challenges the traditional definitions of contemporary art and pushes the boundaries of imagination. She divides her time between Los Angeles, California, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Annie Marini-Genzon is a talented artist who works in various visual disciplines, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, and installations. She is known for her vibrant paintings and captivating sculptures. Annie's work is characterized by dynamic compositions and a rich visual vocabulary, exploring boldness and subtlety. Her pieces are created through labor-intensive processes and are a reflection of her personal search in life. By incorporating metaphors and symbolism, Annie's work challenges the traditional definitions of contemporary art and pushes the boundaries of imagination. She divides her time between Los Angeles, California, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Personal Statement
As a painter, sculptor, and installation artist, I strive to create works that transcend the boundaries of the visible world. My art is a narrative—a story of my own experiences intertwined with the lives of others. Each piece invites viewers to embark on a journey that explores both the tangible and intangible. I aim to reveal the layers of memory, identity, and emotion through texture, color, and form. I want my work to inspire contemplation, spark curiosity, and evoke a connection to something deeper beyond what is invisible to the eyes.
Education
In Argentina, Annie studied art at Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes Manuel Belgrano (National Institute of the Arts), where she earned a BFA, and at the UNA- Universidad Nacional de las Artes, Prilidiano Pueyrredón (National University of the Arts) where she graduated with an MFA; One of her mentors was the renowned sculptor Antonio Pujía.
Upon her arrival in the United States, she continued her education in visual arts under the guidance of Alex Kristelis and Philip Cornelius at Pasadena College, Pasadena, California.
In addition, she pursued studies at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and UCSD (University of California San Diego), where she completed her Master's Degree in Gifted Education.
Awards, Grants, Residencies
2024- Mid Valley League Scholarship, Pasadena, California.
2023- Pasadena Arts Alliance Scholarship, Pasadena, California.
2023- William C. Miller Scholarship. Pasadena, California.
2004-2008- Premi Internacionazionali Delle Arti “Memoria Lucia Martinez” Asociación cultural Ruiz Aznar - Granada, Spain.
2005- Diploma de Accésit – Premio Concurso Internacional de Artes Plásticas
“Compositor Antonio Guada” Granada, Spain.
2006-Celentano Art Center- Naples, Italy.
2008-Centro de Arte Rodriguez- Amat- Empodrà- Cataluña, Barcelona, Spain.
Honors
2008- Zimmer Museum-The Art of Vision, website, and promotional materials.
2007- Zimmer Museum-The Art of Harmony, website, and promotional materials.
2006- Zimmer Museum-The Art of Time, website, and promotional materials.
2005- Zimmer Museum-The Art of Communication, website, and promotional materials.
2005- City of Los Angeles -Office of the City Attorney- Certificate of Appreciation Honoring Ana Marini- Genzon,
Artist-Educator.
2024-United States Senate - State of California. Certificate of Commendation
Annie is represented by:
Jorge Mendez Gallery in Palm Springs, CA & AZ.
www.jorgemendezgallery.com
Wilde Meyer Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ
Wilde Meyer Gallery in Tucson, AZ
www.wildemeyer.com
Artamo Gallery in Santa Barbara, CA
www.artamo.com (Closed)
Grand Street Arts, San Pedro, CA
Former Gallery, San Pedro, CA
www.grandstreetarts.com
As a painter, sculptor, and installation artist, I strive to create works that transcend the boundaries of the visible world. My art is a narrative—a story of my own experiences intertwined with the lives of others. Each piece invites viewers to embark on a journey that explores both the tangible and intangible. I aim to reveal the layers of memory, identity, and emotion through texture, color, and form. I want my work to inspire contemplation, spark curiosity, and evoke a connection to something deeper beyond what is invisible to the eyes.
Education
In Argentina, Annie studied art at Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes Manuel Belgrano (National Institute of the Arts), where she earned a BFA, and at the UNA- Universidad Nacional de las Artes, Prilidiano Pueyrredón (National University of the Arts) where she graduated with an MFA; One of her mentors was the renowned sculptor Antonio Pujía.
Upon her arrival in the United States, she continued her education in visual arts under the guidance of Alex Kristelis and Philip Cornelius at Pasadena College, Pasadena, California.
In addition, she pursued studies at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and UCSD (University of California San Diego), where she completed her Master's Degree in Gifted Education.
Awards, Grants, Residencies
2024- Mid Valley League Scholarship, Pasadena, California.
2023- Pasadena Arts Alliance Scholarship, Pasadena, California.
2023- William C. Miller Scholarship. Pasadena, California.
2004-2008- Premi Internacionazionali Delle Arti “Memoria Lucia Martinez” Asociación cultural Ruiz Aznar - Granada, Spain.
2005- Diploma de Accésit – Premio Concurso Internacional de Artes Plásticas
“Compositor Antonio Guada” Granada, Spain.
2006-Celentano Art Center- Naples, Italy.
2008-Centro de Arte Rodriguez- Amat- Empodrà- Cataluña, Barcelona, Spain.
Honors
2008- Zimmer Museum-The Art of Vision, website, and promotional materials.
2007- Zimmer Museum-The Art of Harmony, website, and promotional materials.
2006- Zimmer Museum-The Art of Time, website, and promotional materials.
2005- Zimmer Museum-The Art of Communication, website, and promotional materials.
2005- City of Los Angeles -Office of the City Attorney- Certificate of Appreciation Honoring Ana Marini- Genzon,
Artist-Educator.
2024-United States Senate - State of California. Certificate of Commendation
Annie is represented by:
Jorge Mendez Gallery in Palm Springs, CA & AZ.
www.jorgemendezgallery.com
Wilde Meyer Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ
Wilde Meyer Gallery in Tucson, AZ
www.wildemeyer.com
Artamo Gallery in Santa Barbara, CA
www.artamo.com (Closed)
Grand Street Arts, San Pedro, CA
Former Gallery, San Pedro, CA
www.grandstreetarts.com