Artist Statement & Bio
Amy Yosmali, Artist
(c) Amy Yosmali, 2005 All Rights Reserved
Amy Yosmali, a native of Greater Cincinnati has been an art lover all her life, but it wasn’t until 2001 that she began to explore the visual arts, especially painting, as a medium of self-expression. While her initial artistic endeavors were in music, she now considers herself both a student and practitioner of the visual arts, especially contemporary abstract art. In her work as a professional Web designer and Computer Instructor, she strives to successfully combine the utilitarian aspects of art with the purely aesthetic. Formerly located at Essex Studios in Cincinnati for over 10 years, Amy now sells her art at AYDesign – Art on Vine Studio & Gallery located in St. Bernard OH, where she continues to experiment with new forms and techniques.
Artist Statement
As a contemporary abstract artist, I feel that my passion for expressing myself emotionally is best conveyed through the imagery resulting from the instrumentation of colors, brushstrokes and movement on the blank canvas before me. Vibrant colors and action are important features of my art and I like to incorporate acrylics with metallic qualities to add depth, dimension and movement to my works. Much like a musician reacts to her surroundings and the moment, resulting in certain musical elements standing out and connecting with the audience – my paintings react to the nuances of their surrounding environments, inviting the viewer to connect with an ever changing perspective to the complexity of this expression.
Group Exhibitions:
2004 Imagine Cincinnati, Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, Cincinnati, OH
2016 Mt. Adams Popup Gallery (February), Cincinnati OH
2017 Walk on Woodburn (Pop Up Gallery), Cincinnati OH
2017 Art Comes Alive – Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati OH
2018 Blink Artist Showcase – Art Design Consultants, Cincinnati OH
Solo Exhibitions:
2005 Amy Yosmali, Frame USA, Cincinnati, OH
Art Shows:
2003 Essex Studios Art Walk Events, Cincinnati, OH
2004 Essex Studios Art Walk Events, Cincinnati, OH
2005 Essex Studios Art Walk Events, Cincinnati, OH
2006 Essex Studios Art Walk Events, Cincinnati, OH
2007 Essex Studios Art Walk Events, Cincinnati, OH
2008 Essex Studios Art Walk Events, Cincinnati, OH
2009 Essex Studios Art Walk Events, Cincinnati, OH
2010 Essex Studios Art Walk Events, Cincinnati, OH
2011 Essex Studios Art Walk Events, Cincinnati, OH
2012 Mt. Adams (April) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2012 Mt. Adams (May) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2012 Essex Studios Art Walk Events, Cincinnati, OH
2013 Essex Studios Art Walk Events (March & May), Cincinnati, OH
2013 Mt. Adams (April) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2013 Mt. Adams (May) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2013 Mt. Adams (June) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2014 Mt. Adams (May) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2014 Mt. Adams (June) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2014 Mt. Adams (July) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2014 Mt. Adams (August) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2014 Mt. Adams (September) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2014 Hyde Park Square Art Show, Cincinnati OH
2015 Mt. Adams (April) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2015 Mt. Adams (May) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2015 Mt. Adams (September) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2015 Vinoklet Art & Wine Festival, Cincinnati OH
2015 FallFair Arts Festival, Mason OH
2015 Art Affaire, Milford OH
2015 Mt. Adams (October) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2016 Mt. Adams (May) Second Saturday Art Walk, Cincinnati OH
2016 Art On The Square (Liberty Center), Westchester Township OH
2016 Summerfair Turns 50 – Street Art Festival, Cincinnati OH
2016 FallFair Arts Festival, Mason OH *(1st place, Painting)
2016 Art Affaire, Milford OH *(1st place, Painting)
2016 Pop-Up Art Walk, Ludlow, KY
2017 Ault Vines, Fine Wines, Cincinnati OH
2017 Summerfair, Cincinnati OH
2017 Liberty Center Art Festival, West Chester Township OH
2017 FallFair Arts Festival, Mason OH
2017 Art Affaire, Milford OH
2017 Hyde Park Square Art Show, Cincinnati OH
2018 Ault Vines, Fine Wines, Cincinnati OH
2019 Ault Vines, Fine Wines, Cincinnati OH
2021 St. Charles Fine Art Show, St. Charles, IL
2021 Festival of Fine Arts, Highland Park, Chicago, IL
2021 Hyde Park Square ArtShow, Cincinnati, OH
2021 Mt. Adams (October) Art on the Hill, Cincinnati OH
2022 Mt. Adams (May) Art on the Hill, Cincinnati OH
2022 Wyoming Art Show, Wyoming OH
2022 Mt. Adams (June) Art on the Hill, Cincinnati OH
2022 Mt. Adams (August) Art on the Hill, Cincinnati OH
2022 Hyde Park Square ArtShow, Cincinnati, OH
2022 Mt. Adams (October) Art on the Hill, Cincinnati OH
Upcoming Shows:
2023 Mt. Adams (April) Art on the Hill, Cincinnati OH
2023 Mt. Adams (May) Art on the Hill, Cincinnati OH
2023 Mt. Adams (June) Art on the Hill, Cincinnati OH
Publications:
Blink 2018 by Art Design Consultants
Cherry (Botanical) – by Constance L. Kirker & Mary Newman
Interviews:
Art Inspired By Cars At The Art On Vine Gallery – By FRANK JOHNSON • MAY 20, 2016 (WVXU)
Contemporary Abstract Artist and Gallery Owner Shares How She Sells Her Fine Artwork by ProfSparler | FEB, 2022 (The Artist Appeals)
Arts Organizations:
2009-Present Growth In Motion, Inc., Board Member
2005-2007 Essex Studios Artists Guild, Founder and President
2000-2001 Arts & Cultural Council of Greater Loveland, Executive Board Member