Marianna Peragallo is a Brazilian-American artist and educator based in New York, NY. Peragallo’s sculptures re-contextualize everyday objects through an anthropomorphic lens. These objects, often domestic or household items, are juxtaposed with figurative, botanical, and text-based forms. Rendered in realistic detail, the works straddle the line between absurdity, humor, and emotional gravitas. By removing these domestic or household objects from their original, action-oriented purpose, she examines the cross-sections of love, labor, and support. Her sculptures stand in stark contrast to the mischaracterization of love, feminity, and queerness as non-essential sentimentality: rather than be perpetually useful, these works meterly exist as a radical act of love rooted in strength and mutual support.
Peragallo received a BFA from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, and an MFA from The School of Visual Arts, New York. Her work has been shown in various locations throughout New York including recent exhibitions at A.I.R. Gallery (Brooklyn, NY), Collar Works (Troy, NY), Transmitter Gallery (Brooklyn, NY), and more. She has also made several public art projects in New York City.
Amor Perfeito (Pansy)
2022
Epoxy clay, oil paint, resin, light bulb, green lamp cord
45” H (lamp and cord) 13” W x 5” D (lamp)
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