Artist's Statement
I strive to make a strong and direct connection with those who view my work, expressing passion, isolation and loss, or simply the beauty of form and color. I believe that until art has been shared it is not complete. The relationship between painter and viewer is vital and enriching, it creates a pure energy. It validates the work and our collective humanity.

The challenge of capturing the essence of a person in a single image is compelling. I often paint from black and white thumbnails found in print. Photos that are selected to represent the life of a loved one, and photos depicting a pivotal moment in a life are always seductive.

The recent CinemaScope series is an exploration of film and TV imagery and how it affects perceptions of ourselves and society.

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Donna Lomangino is the creative director and owner of Lomangino Studio Inc., a well-respected DC-area design communications company. She also founded Throwplace.com, a reuse and recycling site dedicated to philanthropic and environmental endeavors, where users may list excess items they wish to give away.