ELLEN ROLLI

Ellen was born and raised in the city of Revere, Ma. Her interest in art started at a very young age. Her artistic ability was encouraged and nurtured early on by family, friends and teachers.
A graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art she majored in Art Education with a minor in Painting.
Ellen has had several group and solo exhibitions through the years, including two solo exhibitions in Boston.
In 2009, as a Copley Society of Art of Boston artist member, she was awarded a month long artist residency at the historic Fine Arts Work Center of Provincetown.
Ellen has been the recipient of many awards and her paintings are held in numerous private and corporate collections in the United States and abroad.
She maintains a full time working Studio outside of her home, in the Cedar Park neighborhood of Melrose.  Ellen was also an active committee member for the annual Melrose Open Studios Tour.
Ellen lives with her husband Frank who claims to be her biggest fan.

STATEMENT

“For me, the unknowns of the process make for a journey of self-discovery and a more meaningful painting experience.” – Edward Corbett
As a contemporary painter, I am interested in interpreting subject and emotion in an abstract, intuitive way.  The process, daring paint application, color, texture, and the element of discovery inspire me.
In my process, I use materials instinctively.  This allows more freedom, more risk-taking.  As a painting evolves, I react to the dialogue between us.
I do not search for the literal truth of subject; I seek an expressive, personal interpretation.