STATEMENT
My natural state of mind has been to look for hope, promise, and beauty in my surroundings and in the people in my life. I search for what is not obvious, what is evolving, changing, ageing – those fleeting moments that can be seized and connected to universal emotional experiences.
My work stems from direct observation, whether it is landscape, still life, or figurative. I am most intrigued by the ephemeral nature of life, and the subtle interactions that happen without much notice. The relationships we encounter and how they manifest can be revealed through a simple gestural mark. It can mean bringing out the under color and secondary shapes that are there.
My landscapes are about finding patterns in chaos but also about discovering the hidden and the unexpected. A subject can catch me by surprise or can be the result of a long study and exploration before the actual execution of the painting. I purposefully design my gardens with paintings in mind, though I do not know exactly what I will paint until I see it. Wandering through a day can bring to my eye a composition or an idea, which makes it important to connect with through my work.
I have developed ways to approach the canvas that make my work recognizable. I try to balance a controlled execution while valuing spontaneous gesture, being careful not to hold too tightly to a preconceived vision or formulaic approach. My painting style has been described as something that falls between impressionism and abstraction. I want to feel a give and take throughout the process that will help my work continue to grow and change. I am constantly looking for the beauty of the perfectly imperfect character of life.
BIOGRAPHY
Nancy Bueti (Bueti-Randall) was born a first-generation Italian American and raised in Chappaqua, NY. She currently lives with her husband Paul on the North Shore of Long Island. For as long as she can remember, the act of painting and creating has been her center. Her work is in private and public collections throughout the country and abroad.
Education: Tyler School of Art, Temple University, BFA with majors in painting and ceramics and a minor in art education.
Public Collections include:
Renaissance Technology, Setauket NY
Laufer Wind Works, NYC, NY
Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook NY
Avalon Park and Preserve, Stony Brook, NY
St. Johns Episcopal Church, South Salem, NY
HONOR NYC, New York, NY