Artist Susan Olmetti Presents 'When the Wild Birds Fly'

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed artist Susan Olmetti announces her upcoming two-part exhibit of abstract painting "When the Wild Birds Fly" (date and venue soon to be announced). The New York solo show will include the series "The Outdoor Girls" and "Definitions of the Cohesive Force of Life and Sexuality."

"The Outdoor Girls" consists of 11 avatars of strong, creative women. Each is an interpretation of the independent spirit of women who are rich in creative fortune, and each uses her inner strength to improve the lives of others. Says Olmetti of her new paintings, "The 'Girls' demonstrate a theme that runs through much of my work: Love without faith forms a dying flower."

The photographs in "Definitions of the Cohesive Force of Life and Sexuality" are self-portraits, but of the artist in culture and history. Using purple hues to alter and confront the act of posing before the camera, Olmetti grapples with her own sense of strength and weakness, in a larger world of both love and indifference.

Art writer Ed Lister commented, "'The Outdoor Girls' is a wonderful piece ... it takes from the soul and builds upon it to touch on the surreal but shows reality. I am astounded by the creativity which [Olmetti] painstakingly builds into her work ... I can't wait for the crescendo."

Susan Olmetti Avatar painting from "The Outdoor Girls":

http://www.ereleases.com/pic/2011-Susan-Olmetti-Avatar.jpg

Video on "The Outdoor Girls":

http://www.susanolmetti.com/art-videos.html

Body painting in "Definitions of the Cohesive Force of Life and Sexuality" by Susan Olmetti:

http://www.ereleases.com/pic/2011-Susan-Olmetti.jpg

For more information, see http://www.susanolmetti.com.

About Susan Olmetti

Susan Olmetti is a painter, sculptor, and poet based in New York and Chicago. Her 2009 show at the Chelsea Hotel, "Superior Room Service and Fabulous Dreams," was widely praised for its nude self-portraits and their personal and political impact. Olmetti was a featured artist in 2010 in "Combining Grace," a group art show benefiting Gilda's Club New York. She also participated in "Design on a Dime," a benefit in New York for Housing Works as part of its commitment to ending the twin crises of AIDS and homelessness. "Olmetti is a tireless advocate for individuals with bipolar disorder, those with HIV and AIDS, the homeless, and the LGBT community," stated James Horner of Manhattan Fine Arts Examiner.

Recent radio interview:

http://susanolmetti.com/audio-player/Susan-Olmetti-Audio-Track.mp3

Recent feature article:

http://www.thenewyorkoptimist.com/SusanOlmettiNude2Sept8_2010.html

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SOURCE Susan Olmetti