ABOUT AMY BAROVICK

ARTIST STATEMENT

My recent body of work began with sculptural mixed-media collage and gradually transitioned into acrylic and collage on canvas. After a period of experimentation in New Orleans, I moved toward larger abstract acrylic paintings that often incorporate collage elements and gestural mark making. These works are grounded in my fascination with atmosphere, weather, and shifting natural forces—where layers of paint and texture echo turbulence, calm, and the unpredictability of the skies. Alongside these abstractions, I also maintain a playful figurative series, alive with character and whimsy, that captures everyday moments with lighthearted spontaneity.

My work has been exhibited at Caelum Art Gallery (NYC), JCM Gallery (NYC), Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery (FL), Bailey Art Gallery (FL), and the Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club (FL).

BACKGROUND

I grew up in the river town of Ossining, New York, in what felt like a secret garden—surrounded by winding pathways, flower beds, vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and a lively mix of dogs, cats, and other creatures. Nature has been a constant source of inspiration and wonder for me ever since.

I studied Illustration and Graphic Design at Parsons School of Design in both New York City and Paris, and began my creative career in NYC. I designed books for McGraw-Hill, art directed at Estée Lauder, and later ran my own freelance design business. After the birth of my second child, I joined Reid Design, where I worked on interior drawings and managed apartment renovation projects throughout the city. Later, I co-founded a successful home staging business, staging over 100 apartments in New York over eight years.

Now, I’ve returned to my first love: painting. I divide my time between Palm Beach Gardens and New York City, creating art in my studio that is deeply influenced by the natural world I grew up in and the environments that continue to inspire me. I paint with an eye for movement, color, and the emotional resonance of place—always grounded in the beauty of nature.