Dellamarie Parrilli facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dellamarie Parrilli
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Born	Dellamarie Parrilli (1949-02-28) February 28, 1949 (age 76) Chicago
Nationality	American Italian
Education	DePaul University (BA)
Known for	Multidisciplinary Artist - Visual and creative arts including performance, painting, sculpting, photography, screenwriting, and design.
Movement	Abstract Expressionist

Dellamarie Parrilli, born on February 28, 1949, is an American artist. She is known for her unique and changing style of abstract art. She teaches herself and uses many different types of art, like painting, sculpting, and photography. Her artwork has been shown in galleries in Europe and the United States, especially in Chicago and New York.

Before 2000, Dellamarie was a singer. After that, she focused on visual arts and painting. She also worked as an executive producer for the album Angels Bend Closer (2016) by Canadian singer Jane Siberry.

Early Life and Music Career

Dellamarie Parrilli started singing when she was 11 years old. This was after a very difficult time for her family. She used creativity, like music, writing, and art, to express her feelings.

She studied music at DePaul University and earned her degree in 1971. As a singer named "Dellamarie," she performed in Las Vegas in 1979. She had her own show that was inspired by famous singers like Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli. She also released an album called Dellamarie LIVE.

In 1992, Dellamarie was planning to open a show on Broadway. However, she became ill with conditions that made it impossible for her to sing. This sadly ended her singing career.

Becoming a Visual Artist

After her health challenges, Dellamarie Parrilli began to focus on art full-time. Her first public art show was in Chicago in 2002. After that, her art was shown in many exhibitions in New York and Chicago. Her work has won several awards and is part of many art collections.

Art experts have praised Dellamarie's style. They describe it as "adventurous and always changing." One expert noted that she created her "own expressionist vocabulary." This means she found her unique way to show feelings and ideas through art.

How Her Art Style Changed

Dellamarie's early paintings, from around 2002 to 2004, used oil paints. She applied them with quick, short strokes using a palette knife. These paintings often featured a special shade of violet. An art critic called her "one of the most worthy successors to the action painters." This refers to artists who paint with energetic, spontaneous movements.

By 2007, Dellamarie's style changed. She started using a technique where she poured and dripped oil paints in layers. This was similar to the style of artist Jackson Pollock. During this time, her work also showed influences from Asian screen painting. She used bright, bold colors in surprising combinations.

Dellamarie became very interested in showing light in her art. In 2008, she spent many months looking for new materials. She wanted to find something that could make her art glow even more. She discovered a special type of plastic sheet, usually used in factories. She began to use this material in her art. These new works continued to blend ideas from both Eastern and Western art styles.

In the 2010s, Dellamarie moved to Los Angeles. There, she started using even more unusual materials and methods. Her work from this period includes three-dimensional art on clear acrylic cubes. She also created large watercolor paintings on canvas, sometimes adding acrylic textures. Other large paintings used acrylics on canvas with very big, bold brushstrokes.

Art Exhibitions

Dellamarie Parrilli's art has been shown in many galleries in the U.S. and Europe.

Solo Shows

Some of her solo exhibitions include:

• "Reflections: Journeys Within And Beyond" (2002) in Chicago.
• "Between Here … And There" (2006) in Southampton, New York.
• "Rhapsodic Abstractions: Variations On A Theme" (2007) in Southampton, New York.
• "Into The Light" (2008) in New York City.
• "Jackson Pollock Meets Bette Midler" (2009) in Chicago.
• "Beyond Barriers" (2009) in Chicago.

Group Shows

Her work has also been part of many group exhibitions, such as:

• "Chelsea Global Competition" (2002) in New York City.
• "Abstract Impressions" (2005) in Chicago.
• "Evocative Expressions" (2006) in New York City.
• "Biennale Internazionale Dell'arte Contemporanea" (2007) in Florence, Italy.
• "Moscow International Festival of Art—Traditions and Contemporaneity" (2009) in Moscow, Russia.
• "Visual Interpretations" (2009) in Barcelona, Spain.

Awards and Recognition

Dellamarie Parrilli has received many awards for her art. Some of these include:

• Richard W. and Wanda Gardner Memorial Award (2002) for "Searching For The Divine."
• Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase Award (2002) for "Manhattan Rhythm."
• Best of Show (2003) for "Rhapsody In Blue."
• Chelsea Global Showcase Winner (2003) for "Manhattan Rhythm."
• Award Of Excellence (2003) for "Desire."
• Award Of Excellence (2003) for "Journey To Self Discovery."
• Artist Showcase Award Winner (2004) for "Life, Love And The Art Of Celebration."

As a Record Producer

In 2016, Dellamarie Parrilli was the executive producer for Canadian singer Jane Siberry's album, Angels Bend Closer. She also worked as the art director and photographer for the album. Jane Siberry said that Dellamarie brought new energy and focus to the album's music. The album was recognized by NPR and received good reviews from ABC News and The Associated Press.