December 2008
Judith Fringuello will be having an exhibition of her fabric collages during December 2008 in th Atrium Gallery at the Bergen County Community Center, 605 Pascack Road, Township of Washington, NJ Reception: Sunday, December 7 from 11:00am to 1:00 pm. Artist to speak at 11:30 AM. 201-666-6610

October 2008
In October, Judith will be exhibiting at the Pascack Art Association’s Members Show at the Palisades Park, Multi Media Center & Public Library, 257-2nd Ave., Palisades Park, NJ during the month of October. Reception - Saturday, October 4 from 2 PM to 4 PM. 201-722-0808

Past 2008 Events

April 7 - May 9: “Threads of Inspiration” two person exhibition of art quilts with Raina Lynn-Knapp. The Treasure Room Gallery, The Interchurch Center, 475 Riverside Drive, NYC

July 20 - August 13: 6th Annual Bergen County Senior Art Show, Marcella Geltman Gallery, 250 Center St., New Milford, NJ (Under the Sea)

July 22 - August 17: 5th Annual Bergen County Senior Art Show, Marcella Geltman Gallery, 250 Center St., New Milford, NJ (Joy to the World)

October 2007: Pascack Art Association’s Annual Members Show, Hillsdale Public Library, Hillsdale, NJ

High Achievement and Artist’s Choice for “Shades of Red”.

November 15 - December 14: Focus New Jersey, An open juried show the artists of NJ

Honorable Mention for “Shades of Red” (Gloucester Harbor)

Solo Shows River Vale Public Library, Rivervale Rd. River Vale, NJ Frames By You, 137 Kinderkamack Rd., Park Ridge, NJ

2006 Events/Awards

July 23 - August 18: 4th Annual Bergen County Senior Art Show, Marcella Geltman Gallery, 250 Center St., New Milford, NJ

May 2006: Solo show at the Emerson Public Library, Emerson, NJ

October 2006: Pascack Art Association’s Annual Members Show, The Performing Arts Center, Englewood, NJ

Honorable Mention for “Western Medley” and Artist’s Choice for “Gloucester Harbor”

2004 Events/Awards

February 2004: Pascack Art Association Annual Members’ Show, Little Firehouse Theater, Oradell, NJ

July 12 - August 13: 2nd Annual Bergen County Senior Art Show, Marcella Geltman Gallery, 250 Center St., New Milford, NJ

1st place in Acrylics, Professional Category for “A Slight Repast II”

September 2004: 37th New Jersey Senior Citizens Exhibition, Flemington, NJ

I like to work in a variety of styles and media. It is always a challenge for me to try something new. Maybe it is because I have an insatiable curiosity, or maybe I just get bored easily. Sometimes this acts to my disadvantage as to some I may appear to be a jack-of-all-trades rather than master of one. Famous artists, throughout history, have worked with creative media in many styles. For after all, variety is the spice of life.

Judith Fringuello

Fringuello is again experimenting with a new medium. She is now working in fabric collage. Using her original paintings as her source of inspiration, she cuts and fuses colorful material to a background fabric and then machine stitches the edges. Instead of backing it with batting like a quilt, she stretches the finished art as you would a painting on canvas. The finished art is quite striking. Many people think it is a painting. It measures 41" x 40" and is priced on request.

Creativity is a wonderful, special, almost holy act. It is the spark of genius. And yet, unless coupled with controlled discipline goes nowhere. Teachers in their enthusiasm to teach technique must be careful not to break this tenuous thread of originality. The artist, when faced with opposing forms of criticism must keep an open mind, select what (s)he feels is helpful and not get discouraged. The most important trait for any successful artist is tenacity.

Judith Fringuello