ARTISTÂ STATEMENT
I draw inspiration for my work from varying sources in the natural world. Fluid forms and movements such as cloud formations, morphing sea creatures, a murmuration of starlings, or the flow of water down a stream, inform my current practice. Fluidity and elegance in nature call forth the graceful movements of dancers. As they move, their limbs extend beyond their bodies, implying lines that continue into the space around them. All of these things exhilarate me while simultaneously bringing me a sense of serenity.Â
I work primarily in glass because it is a material that lends itself well to creating fluid, dynamic forms. It can be pulled, pushed, and shaped in a myriad of ways, recording the physical movements of the maker. Transparent glass magnifies, reflects, and distorts the surrounding environment, much like water. My work captures the sense of movement, the color, the play of light, and the duality of excitement and tranquility that I perceive in moments of wonderment. I turn towards making objects that bring me a sense of joy and peace, especially in challenging times. My work offers each viewer opportunities to experience serenity and exhilaration, elegance and grace, movement and stillness.
BIOGRAPHY
Isabella Condorelli was born in Monza, Italy to an American mother and Italian father. She grew up in New York but spent some of her childhood in northern Italy. She was living in Switzerland with her family when she decided to move back to the US on her own, where she earned an associate degree in Liberal Arts and Humanities from Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Her liberal arts education allowed her to explore a wide range of interests, but her passion is working with clay and hot glass.
Her dual-nationality, travels, and love of nature have informed her sculptural work in which she deals with ideas of home, family, and identity. She received the Excellence in Ceramics Award from Dutchess United Educators and the Art Portfolio Scholarship from Alfred University in 2018. Her work has been exhibited in various craft fairs and student shows. Isabella Condorelli earned her BFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in May 2021 and now plans to "seek joy" wherever that may take her.
RESUME
EDUCATION
BFAÂ | NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY. May 2021
AA in Liberal Arts and Humanities | Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY. May 2018 Â
Zertifikat Deutsch-telc B1 (German Language Certificate)|Allegra: Das Sprachenzentrum, Zürich, CH.
December 2015
EXHIBITIONS AND COLLECTIONS
Currents: BFA Solo Exhibition | Alfred University, Alfred, NY. 2021
Pop-Up Art Show | Wappingers Falls, NY. 2019
Temporary Collection | Career Development Center at Alfred University, Alfred, NY. 2020-Present
Temporary Collection | Alfred University Public Safety Office, Alfred, NY. 2019-2020
Glassartengine Exhibition | Alfred University, Alfred, NY. 2019
Fresh Meet Incoming Student Exhibition | Robert C. Turner Gallery, Alfred, NY. 2018
Hudson Valley Creator Fest | Poughkeepsie, NY. 2018
Holiday Craft Fair | Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY. 2017
Student Art Exhibition | Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY. 2016, 2017, 2018
HONORS AND AWARDS
Art Portfolio Scholarship | NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY. 2018-2021
Visual Arts Award in Ceramics | DUE Award for Academic Excellence. 2018
Michael J. O’Dell Scholarship | Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY. 2017
Certificate of Merit for Costume Design Nominee | Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). 2016
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society | 2016-Present
EXPERIENCE
Assistant to Ché Rhodes | Louisville, KY. 2021- present
Glassblower | Flame Run, Louisville, KY. 2021- present
Glass Departmental Assistant | University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. 2021- present
New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC) at Alfred University, Alfred, NY
Teaching Assistant | Angus Powers: Glassblowing, NYSCC. Fall 2020
Teaching Assistant | Rïse Peacock: Introduction to Glass, NYSCC. Spring 2020
Teaching Assistant | Angus Powers: Introduction to Glass, NYSCC. Fall 2019
Ceramics Counselor | Camp Fernwood, Poland, ME. Summer 2019
Teaching Assistant | Erin Hoffman: Beginning Glass Studio, NYSCC. Spring 2019
Ceramics Studio Technician | Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY. 2017-2018
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ACTIVITIES
Alfred Glass Society | Alfred University, Alfred, NY. 2019-Present
Glass Olympics | Bowling Green State University, Toledo, OH. October 2019
Alfred Clay Collective | NYSCC at Alfred University, Alfred, NY. 2018-Present