Carol Cirillo Stanley’s curiosity for life, appreciation of beauty on every level is a compulsion. Equally indomitable is her ability to
translate her stimulus via her abundant imagination into her own impeccable aesthetic. Style exudes Stanley, it is effortless for
her, though her own modesty would never perceive or articulate it that way. She is an amalgamation of all of her senses and her
heart. Her curiosity is matched only by her nurturing spirit, which is matched by her keen eye and assured instincts, matched
by her love of humanity – in one word: talent.
Currently on display at GDCA are two works from the photographer’s newest portfolio “Urban Oasis“: “Interior Metamorphosis”
and “Paris view from a Window”. This series is unique in that it combines two different mediums: watercolor and photography.
The images are derived from Cirillo Stanley’s original watercolor paintings. She then photographs the paintings and prints them
on aluminum in her signature style. Each image is one-of-a-kind, single edition, preserving the originality of the painting. The
aluminum print in effect takes the place of the original watercolor, which, by nature of its components, must disintegrate.
“My inspiration for the work that I do is sheer desire to create. I am motivated by the need to express and the art of photography allows me to do that.“, says the artist. Stanley uses the Nikon D4 and the Nikon 800E for all of her current work. “Using the
digital camera as I would a film camera forces me to be slow and deliberate in each shot.”
Carol Cirillo Stanley’s work will remain on view through April 30th, 2015. GDCA is located at 727 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA
90014 (between 7th & 8th streets). For more information, please call (323) 309-2875, email us at [email protected] or visit
us during gallery hours: Tues – Fri 12pm-7pm. Sat. & Sun. 12pm – 5pm.
Petra Wright
GDCA Gallery
(323) 309 2875
www.GDCAgallery.com