Paula Saslow

My creative path - like that of many artists - is very circuitous. It started with literature and writing and moved on to filmmaking and photography before stumbling on my childhood passion for painting. Even though the medium kept changing, my desire for self-expression through different art channels was always there.
The inspiration for my work sits at the intersection of youthful play, urban iconography informed by my native Buenos Aires and architectural elements that hark back to my recollections of seeing my architect father craft his construction blueprints. But perhaps more important than these external elements are my emotions. The surface where I paint becomes a dialogue between personal introspection and the bustling scenes that surround me. By utilizing a diverse palette and expressive forms, I invite the viewer to immerse themselves in a journey of discovery, challenging perceptions and inspiring a deeper appreciation of our shared environments. Drawing inspiration from the expressive energies of Cy Twombly and Jean Dubuffet, I delve into the chaotic yet structured essence of life where opposites converge - typically creating two dimensional planes.

2020- 2025-Attended multiple painting workshops with Bay Area local artists
2012- 2016 - Academy of Art University, SF, CA
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Motion Pictures and Television
(Film Directing)
2004- 2011 - University of California, Berkeley,CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Latin American Literature
2000- 2002 - Stanford University, STANFORD,CA
Master of Arts (MA) in Spanish language and literature

2023 - Abstraction - Pacific Art League, Palo Alto, California (Honorable mention for “Walking in Venice”)
2024 - 2025 -103rd Anniversary Exhibition - Pacific Art League, Palo Alto, California2024 -
2025 - Joy - Arc Gallery, San Francisco, California

Cy Twombly, Basquiat, Jean Dubuffet, Helen Frankenthaler, De Kooning, Squeak Carnwrath

#abstract, #urban, #mixed media, #acrylic