SouthHouse Studio: the art and writing of...
Artist directory :: SouthHouse Studio: the art and writing of Barbara Rizza...Capturing the beauty of the extraodinary and the everyday in art and literature. Painting, printmaking, poetry. Writing about the arts and travel.
About
Philosophy/Statement : "The diverse cultures of the world have always been my inspiration. I believe it is important to know our world—the whole world— and the people in it. By experiencing other places and customs, we put our own life into context and gain a deeper appreciation of all lives. I believe travel makes history and art, literature and architecture real. It helps us see the beauty of everyday life everywhere. As we appreciate cultural differences, we also learn that basically all people, everywhere are the same."
Education/Experience : Barbara earned a graduate degree in Art History from Harvard University, where she was awarded the Crite Prize in the Humanities for her research thesis on the American artist/illustrator Frank Vincent du Mond....
Galleries
 | | Lino-cuts and Woodblock print (All art work is shipped matted with no frame. Sizes are approximate. S/H extra.) Relief Prints are made by carving away areas of a block (linoleum or wood) to form a desired art image. |
 | | The Freewheelin' series was on display in the Executive Lounge, Main Terminal, PTI Airport, Greensboro,NC. 2018-20 Part of the series was also exhibited at Alamance Art Center, Yadkin Art Center, Artworks Gallery, Winston-Salem, Associated Artists of WS, and The Greenhill Center for NC Artists.
(All square 20x20" Freewheelin' art works are shipped with no frame. Larger works are shipped with a thin metal frame and polystyrene glazing. |
 | | The Mezzotint process of printmaking was invented in the mid-17th century, and has pretty much gone out of favor with most printmakers because it is so labor- intensive and time-consuming. However, the rich, velveting blacks that can be produced are, I believe, worth the effort. Furthermore, it may be time for mezzotints to make a comeback, since this is an intaglio process like etching, but requires no toxic solutions or hazardous materials. |
 | | Intaglio: Press-printed acid etchings, rotary-tool etchings, mezzotints, dry-point. (All art work is shipped matted with no frame. Sizes are approximate. |
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12 Drummers Drumming, 11 Pipers Piping, 10 Lords a Leaping, 9 Ladies Dancing, 8 Maids a Quilting, 7 Looms a Weaving, 6 Strings a Playing, 5 "Olden" Rings, 4 Calling Songs, 3 Friends Fans, 2 Tango Loves and a Patch to Repair our Pottery (Kintsugi).
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 | | 29 items |
 | | Carborundum Mezzotints with Haikus |
 | | 70 items |
 | | 19 items |
 | | * Indicates art available for shipping. All paintings are shipped unframed. Collector (buyer) pays packing/shipping costs. Contact me about other works if interested. |
 | | * Indicates art available for shipping. All paintings are shipped unframed. Collector (buyer) pays packing/shipping costs. Contact me about other works if interested. All paintings are oil unless otherwise identified. |
 | | (All art work is shipped with no frame. Sizes are approximate.) Works on paper: Asian brush paintings, drawings, sketches , pen &ink I am thrilled and honored to have one of my brush paintings chosen for the Arts Council's ArtPop award. The painting "Peony" appeared on a billboard in in Davidson, Davie, Surry, Yadkin, Forsyth or Stokes counties, NC durimg 2017-18. |
Blog
7 Looms a Weaving: Kuba ClothCountry/ People: Democratic Republic of the Congo; Bantu-speaking people
(Central Africa)
Loom: single heddle loom
Border: sample weave
10 Lords a Leaping: Hungarian folk dancer
People/Country: Hungary
Dance: Matyo Casrdas, a Traditional folk dance, attired in Matyo*embroidery
Border: Zsolnay roof tiles,, Romani (Gypsy) wheel, Halas lace*, Cube House painted (Magyar Kucka)
7 Looms a Weaving: Hill Tribe: Kayan or Karen
Country/ People: Thailand. Padaung/ Kayan
Loom: Backstrap
Border: Sample weave
11 Pipers Piping: Laos Khene player
People/Country: Laos (Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic)
Instrument:/ (Figure) Khene* ( bamboo mouth organ, metal reed)
Border/Corners: Night Market book, Baci ceremony, Hmong applique, Caged bird, Day Market, Luang Prabang* temple mosaic
Tang Dynasty Dancer
Country/People: Chinese (Tang dynasty)
Dance: Palace White Linen Dance
Border Porcelain ceramic pattern, T’ao Ti’eh corners
