Rebecca Anne Nagle
Artist Statement:
Training for many years and becoming a professional figure skater, the graceful physical process of creating visible rhythmic patterns on huge ice canvases strongly influences my work. That physicality energizes the edgy, abstract mark making to produce movement and emotional impact. Using pastels, acrylics, oil and a wide variety of collage materials, a bond is forged between the integrity of the subject matter and the empathy of the viewer.
Materiality is ever prominent in my creative process and I often use it to define the why and how of a piece. What excites me is that through the material’s properties certain issues and challenges arise and as they are resolved they give a soulful birth to a body of work.
Training for many years and becoming a professional figure skater, the graceful physical process of creating visible rhythmic patterns on huge ice canvases strongly influences my work. That physicality energizes the edgy, abstract mark making to produce movement and emotional impact. Using pastels, acrylics, oil and a wide variety of collage materials, a bond is forged between the integrity of the subject matter and the empathy of the viewer.
Materiality is ever prominent in my creative process and I often use it to define the why and how of a piece. What excites me is that through the material’s properties certain issues and challenges arise and as they are resolved they give a soulful birth to a body of work.
Artist Bio:
Graduating from the New England School of Art & Design and Northeastern University in the early 1980s with a degree in Visual Communications, I began my career in marketing before taking an unexpected turn—joining the World Premier Tour of Disney On Ice. That experience launched a career as a professional figure skater and choreographer, which continues to shape the movement and rhythm of my artistic practice today. After retiring from coaching, I remained connected to the sport as a United States Skating Official. In 2021, I returned to my artistic roots, earning a BA in Fine Art from Montserrat College of Art, where I continue to explore the intersections of motion, form, and visual expression.
Graduating from the New England School of Art & Design and Northeastern University in the early 1980s with a degree in Visual Communications, I began my career in marketing before taking an unexpected turn—joining the World Premier Tour of Disney On Ice. That experience launched a career as a professional figure skater and choreographer, which continues to shape the movement and rhythm of my artistic practice today. After retiring from coaching, I remained connected to the sport as a United States Skating Official. In 2021, I returned to my artistic roots, earning a BA in Fine Art from Montserrat College of Art, where I continue to explore the intersections of motion, form, and visual expression.
