JONSIE ISASMENDI, Artist

My artwork conveys a personal and intimate portrait of my interest in nature and humanity. Painted upon reflection of memories, feelings and concerns for our world, my creative process always begins by unleashing a powerful instinctive creative force, followed by consideration of the more formalized elements of an artwork's design. The canvas becomes a place of search and discovery in which the dialogue between both actors, artwork and artist, occurs spontaneously. Always based on nature and its strengths and vulnerabilities, or humanity and its complexities, my approach to the subject is a parallel construction and deconstruction of layers, shapes and textures.

Even though my latest works tend towards abstraction, some drawing is still noticeable. With my art, I aim to transport the viewer to an alternate reality where threads, cracks and creases become symbols for an unseen energy connecting all living things. I hope that my artworks remind their viewers to observe more closely the world around them and find beauty in unusual places. Art, for me, should express emotional and aesthetic appeal to the viewers because the eye sees, the heart feels and the soul vibrates”.

EDUCATION

Born in Salta, Northern Argentina, Jonsie grew up in Buenos Aires where she studied Design for 2 years as well as Social Communications, receiving her bachelor’s degree at Universidad Argentina de la Empresa.

Moved by her admiration for artists such as Rembrandt, Turner, Gaudi and Kiefer, she pursued art studies in Buenos Aires with artists and mentors Alberto Martinez-Pueyrredón and Magdalena Roccatagliata.  She moved to New York to become a full-time student of art at the Art Students League in New York (ASL) where artists such as Georgia O'Keefe, Jackson Pollock, Alexander Calder or Mark Rothko studied.  During that time, Jonsie was privileged to be mentored by with globally renowned artists Larry Poons, Kenneth McIndoe and Mariano del Rosario.

Always interested in nature, people and different cultures, Jonsie has travelled extensively and lived in many countries.  She has exhibited in New York City, USA and Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Jonsie is currently a co-partner of, and resident artist at, Studio Back2Back in Long Island City, New York, USA.  Her artworks are included in private collections in the USA, Argentina, Australia and Spain.
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Oct 18 -Present  Resident Artist, Studio Back2Back, Long Island City, New York

2018  Resident Artist at Art345, East Harlem, New York

2013-2017  Studied painting, drawing and Mixed Media at The Art Students League of New York with mentors Larry Poons, Kenneth Mc Indoe and Mariano del Rosario

2007-2013  Studied painting and drawing at Instituto Cultura Religiosa Superior with artists Alberto Martinez-Pueyrredon and Magdalena Roccatagliata.

1982-1986  Completed a Diploma on Social Communications at UADE, Buenos Aires, Argentina

1979-1981  Studied Interior Design at Consejo Argentino de Mujeres, Buenos Aires, Argentina

EXHIBITIONS              

2021 Group exhibition, Pictor Gallery, New York, USA

2021 New York Art Expo, New York, USA

2020 ‘International Women’s Day’, juried group exhibition, One Art Space Gallery, New York, USA

2020 ‘LIC-A’, juried group exhibition, New York, USA

2019 ‘Off the Wall’, group exhibition, Plaxall Gallery, New York, USA

2019 The Other Art Fair, Dallas, Texas, USA

2019 ‘Creative Mosaic’, group exhibition, Plaxall Gallery, New York, USA

2018 ‘Abierto al Arte’ - Instituto de Cultura Religiosa Superior - Annual Group Show -  Buenos Aires, Argentina

2017 ‘Abierto al Arte’ - Instituto de Cultura Religiosa Superior - Annual Group Show -  Buenos Aires, Argentina

2017 Art Students League of New York - Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery - Collective Exhibition

2016 ‘Abierto al Arte’ - Instituto de Cultura Religiosa Superior - Annual Group Show - Buenos Aires, Argentina

2016 Art Students League of New York - Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, New York, USA

2015 - ‘Abierto al Arte’  - Instituto  de Cultura Religiosa Superior - Annual  Group Show - Buenos Aires, Argentina

2015  Art Students League of New York - Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery -  Collective exhibition (2015) - blue dot award

2014 ‘Mixturas’ - Curated by Buenos Aires City Council - Centro Cultural Recoleta – Buenos Aires, Argentina

2014 ‘Abierto al Arte’ - Instituto  de Cultura Superior - Buenos Aires, Argentina

2013 ‘Abierto al Arte’ - Instituto  de Cultura Religiosa Superior - Buenos Aires, Argentina

2013 ‘Primavera en Plaza Cataluña’ - La Recova de Posadas - Buenos Aires, Argentina

2012 ‘Expresiones Nuestras’  - Casa de Salta, Province Government - Buenos Aires, Argentina

2012  ‘Primavera en Cataluna’ - La Recova de Posadas - Group Show - Buenos Aires, Argentina

2012  Donde Quiero Estar -  Collaborator of the Art and Creativity Workshops and Exhibitions at Gynecologic and Clinic Oncology Hospital -  Buenos Aires, Argentina

2012 ‘Nosotras, que Compartimos Tanto’ Fundación Auditorio Beethoven – Buenos Aires, Argentina

2012 ‘Mixturas’ Curated by Buenos Aires City Council - Centro Cultural Recoleta - Buenos Aires, Argentina

2011 ‘Mixturas’  - Curated by Buenos Aires City Council - Centro Cultural Recoleta – Buenos Aires, Argentina

2011 ‘Abierto al Arte’ -  Group Exhibition - Instituto de Cultura Religiosa Superior - Buenos Aires, Argentina

2011 Donde Quiero Estar -  Collaborator of the Art and Creativity Workshops and Exhibitions at Gynecologic and Clinic Oncology Hospital -  Buenos Aires, Argentina

2011 ‘Violeta, y sus variantes’  - Galería Imaginario - Gallery Nights - Buenos Aires, Argentina

2011 ‘Primavera en Cataluna’ – La Recova de Posadas – Group show -Buenos Aires, Argentina