Penny Nuwer

Growing up in Buffalo, NY Penny Nuwer earned a degree in Cognitive Psychology and developed an interest in watercolor painting. After moving to New Jersey she expanded her watercolor skills exhibiting in several juried shows including the Garden State Watercolor Society and the Grounds for Sculpture, among others. She moved to Raleigh in 2016 and expanded her artistic skills exploring a variety of media including acrylic and various print techniques. She has exhibited in several shows at Sertoma Art Center including ‘Art Needs Art’ and the SPAA shows. She also exhibits at The Lodge Gallery at Oakwood Cemetery. As a conceptual artist Penny Nuwer draws on her background in visual perception and research to explore thought provoking questions including those related to reflected light and symmetry, both of which are defined by a given instance in time and space.

My inspiration comes from the people and world around me, from nature to the manmade structures of cities, the ebbs and flows of existence. I question where my work fits among the isms or if it even does. Questioning and exploring concepts like symmetry; is symmetry inherent in the object itself or does it exist only in a given time and space for the viewer? Can one capture time and space? What would that look like? In my work I explore ways to represent how the individual or the collective might perceive their world at any given time. I work both abstractly and representational, to explore numerous concept using a variety of media including watercolor, acrylic, ink, and mixed media. The intention of my work is to provide the viewer a space in which to bring their own experiences, question concepts, and contemplate ideas.