ARTIST’S STATEMENT

“Every artist has his or her own individual vision. I consider myself a painter who deals in contemporary subjects. My goal in painting is to identify with the subjects that capture my imagination: People, nature, or landscapes that are visually stimulating.

My ultimate goals are to further realize my potential and to contribute to society those things that are beautiful and touch the soul.”

PROFILE

Born and raised in Italy, Vita Sorrentino moved to the United States in 1960 and has been a resident of Rancho Bernardo since 1979. After Vita attended the “New York Fashion Institute”, she took several workshops and was introduced to acrylic and watercolor media. Watercolor is her love and present medium, but recently she has begun to work with acrylic and gouache to expand her productive creativity.

Vita is the President of Rancho Bernardo Art Association and member of La Jolla Art Association, National League of American Pen Women, San Diego Watercolor Society, San Diego Art Institute, Escondido Art Association, and the San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild.

Vita’s paintings have been accepted in many juried shows and, as of January 2002 one of her paintings has been juried in the 34^th Annual Exhibition of the California Watercolor Association “CWA”. Her paintings are in numerous California, New York, Chicago, and Florida collections.