Esteemed Montreal-born artist makes a highly anticipated appearance at the Markowicz Fine Art Gallery for the opening night of her self-titled exhibition
Miami, FL – November 20th, 2015: The highly acclaimed queen of Canada’s art world and one of North America’s female royalty in artistic expression, Corno, will be presenting her first exhibition in Miami as one of the city’s headlining female artists during this year’s Art Basel. Joanne will make her very first career appearance during the international art world’s most prestigious week, celebrated throughout the City of Miami and Miami Beach, December 3—6.
The opening preview night of the Corno Exhibition, presented by Corno Studio and hosted by Miami’s preeminent fund manager, Simon Librati of 212 Investment Fund LP, will take place on Friday, December 4th, starting at 7:30pm, at the renowned Markowicz Fine Art Gallery in Miami’s Design District, with an illustrious VIP attendance anticipated in honor of the Quebec-born artist who currently resides in New York. The self-titled gallery exhibit will feature a broad selection of Corno’s work that exemplifies her neo-expressionist approach – harmonizing abstract with figurative, using bold textures, movement and colors that encompasses her signature style. Corno’s inaugural Miami exhibition will be at the Markowicz Gallery for the entire month of December.
“I am delighted to be presenting my very first exhibition in Miami during this year’s Art Basel,” says Corno. “I’m aware that some of the world’s greatest talent from all four corners of the globe converge in South Florida during this time of the year, and I am excited to be part of such a prestigious week. I have dedicated the summer to creating some of my most interesting work that I am bringing down to Miami for the exhibit, and I look forward to sharing my latest collections with everyone. I am privileged to be presenting my work at the Markowicz Gallery – which is such an esteemed name to be associated with.”
A diverse selection from Corno’s own hand-picked compilation will be on display at the Markowicz Gallery, ranging from acrylic on canvas pieces in her recent collection of Faces to mixed media on canvas artwork for her extensive collection of popular Portraits depicting Marilyn Monroe and Andy Warhol. Her alternative anthology of Nudes and Drawings, developed with acrylic on paper, demonstrates the long history of talent and diversity that Corno has sustained throughout her career as a leading pop artist over the last thirty years.
Corno has successfully mastered her technique to the point where her style is immediately recognizable. Getting to the essence of Corno`s artistic inquiry are her acrylics on paper. These drawings clearly demonstrate the artist`s abstract and figurative strengths while exuding a raw pure energy that perpetually moves throughout each work. Every line, shape and color can be perceived in all its precision and spontaneity, leaving little room for error. These drawings reflect a refined talent, blending Corno`s creative flow and technical strengths. With each confident brushstroke, she leaves a permanent imprint on the paper.
Corno paints faces to catch the emotions they hide. Playing on bold facial expressions, dramatic colors choices and highly gestural abstract elements, she infuses her work with dynamic energy. A painting by Corno is like a zoom in on powerful feelings. With trademark large formats, she paints huge artworks that can be both overpowering and utterly seductive: faces larger than life. From her smallest details to her large sweeping brush strokes, her art works catch viewers off guard and invite them on a breathtaking inner journey.
Made in New York, Corno’s giclées are printed in limited number on 100% cotton, museum-quality paper. The velvet-like characteristics of this surface ensures the highest quality rendering and lifelong duration of each print. They are individually examined, numbered and signed by Corno. She is very selective in choosing the paintings to be reproduced into giclées as only a small handful are selected. She also chooses the formats and edition sizes. Certificates of Authenticity are included with each Corno giclée.
The opening preview night of the Corno Exhibition presented by Corno Studio, will take place on Friday, December 4th, starting at 7:30pm, at the Markowicz Fine Art Gallery in Miami’s Design District, located at 110 NE 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137.
For more information on Corno, visit www.cornostudio.com
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About Joanne Corno
Corno studied at the University of Quebec in Montreal where she obtained a BA in Fine Art turning to a full time painting career in her early 20s. Her first representation was at the Clarence Gagnon Gallery in Montreal. By the late 1980s, she had become the darling of Montreal collectors and one of the most sought-after Quebec artists. Her reputation was quickly growing across Canada with shows in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. She was the featured artist at the Quebec Pavilion at Expo 86 in Vancouver which propelled her visibility to new heights. During this period and into the early 90s, she was represented by Yves Laroche Gallery and was becoming one of the most well-respected Canadian artists.
The year 2010 had several landmarks for Corno. First an important exhibition titled In the Mood for Art took place at Opera Gallery Hong-Kong. Next, Corno unveiled part of the Marilyn Monroe Collection which she had undertaken the previous year. Then she participated in the SIDIM (Montreal International Design Show) where her art work raised the most funds to benefit hurricane survivors in Haiti. Corno also immortalized rock star bad boy, Eric Lapointe by painting his portrait for the cover of his hit CD album. Two charming television interviews stand out: Bénezra Reçoit and Des Kiwis et des hommes. But the biggest surprise of all was the launch at AKA Gallery of Cornographie, Corno’s autobiographical account of her beginnings in New York City published by La Presse Editions. Her anecdotes are whimsical and her style as colorful as her art. The year ended with an Opening at AKA Gallery and a one-woman show at Opera Gallery New Yorksimply titled Corno that was by all accounts a smash hit.
Other notable exhibits include in 2006 an exhibition at AKA Gallery in Montreal’s Golden Mile where she is now permanently represented. The opening was featured on prime time national news. At the beginning of the year, Corno had been the featured artist at the Premiere of Alegria, a spectacular show created by the world-famous Cirque du Soleilat the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. Corno’s works were hung in the VIP room as well as the swank Roof Gardenswhere more celebrations took place. In tandem with her Cirque du Soleil show, Corno’s art was also featured at Opera Gallery London.
Corno’s works can be found in museums, corporate collections and private collections all over the world. In 2009, she was chosen by MORE Magazine to be among the Top 40 women over 40 in Canada. Chatelaine Magazine included her in their list of the Top 100 Women in Quebec.
