Mariana Cicerchia, a self-taught visual artist from Buenos Aires born in 1977, draws inspiration from her upbringing during Argentina's repressive military dictatorship. Her art reflects themes of isolation, fragility, and transformation, channeling both resilience and identity shaped by collective trauma. Through her work, Cicerchia channels the silent yet powerful voice of art—a voice that, as she describes, “screams out into the night without making a sound.” Her practice stands as both a testament to survival and an exploration of identity, inviting viewers to contemplate the intersection between loneliness and freedom. Within this framework, transformation and self-reinvention are possible; anonymity creates opportunities to relinquish former identities and embrace new ones. This ongoing evolution, unbound by cultural or communal constraints, remains central to her artistic vision. |
Argentina. 1977 Education 2007 Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Teacher Certification, Northwestern Centre for Holistic Studies, Winsted, CT. 2000 B.A. Religious Studies, Hartwick College, New York Student and Studio Assistant of Argentinian artist Nora Correas 1995-2000 Solo Exhibitions 2027 My Berlin Wall: A Silent Protest Song, 3S Artspace, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 2026 My Berlin Wall: A Silent Protest Song, A.P.E Gallery, Northampton, Massachusetts 2025 Circo, Barn Door Gallery, Northampton Center for the Arts, Northampton, Massachusetts Group Exhibitions 2026 Every Woman Biennial 2026, Pen and Brush Gallery, New York, New York 2026 Love and Labor, Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke, Massachusetts 2026 Revelry at 33, Northampton Center for the Arts, Northampton, Massachusetts 2026 Women in Art, Litchenstein Center for the Arts, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 2026 Creative Sector Day, Massachusetts State House, Boston, Massachusetts 2026 March Women’s History Month Community Gallery Display, The Intersection Gallery, Springfield, Massachusetts 2026, February Black History Month Community Gallery Display, The Intersection Gallery, Springfield, Massachusetts 2025 Off The Wall, Hunchback Gallery, Worcester, Massachusetts 2025 Savory: A Multimedia Show, CitySpace, Easthampton, Massachusetts 2025 Creepin’ It Real, Hunchback Gallery, Worcester, Massachusetts 2025 Cultura Viva, Unison Arts Center, New Paltz, New York 2025 Banner Project, Northampton Center for the Arts, Northampton, Massachusetts 2025 Perfectly Imperfect: The Flawed Beauty of the Human Form, Women’s Work Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, New York 2025 Love in All Forms, Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke, Massachusetts. Show Finalist. Residencies/ Artist Programs 2026 Amp it Up! Cohort, Artist Membership Program providing workshops, consulting, exhibition opportunities, and professional development. Northampton Center for the Arts, Northampton, Massachusetts Awards/Grants 2026 Grant for Creative Individuals, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Boston, Massachusetts 2026 The Martha Boschen Porter Fund, Berkshire Taconic Foundation, Sheffield, Massachusetts Theater Scenic Designer and Scenic Artist 2026 Shrek the Musical, Southern Berkshire Regional School District Theater Dept. Sheffield, Massachusetts 2025 Little Shop of Horrors, Southern Berkshire Regional School District Theater Dept. Sheffield, Massachusetts 2025 13, Southern Berkshire Regional School District Theater Dept. Sheffield, Massachusetts 2024 Seussical the Musical, Southern Berkshire Regional School District Theater Dept. Sheffield, Massachusetts 2024 Cinderella, Southern Berkshire Regional School District Theater Dept. Sheffield, Massachusetts 2023 Moana, Southern Berkshire Regional School District Theater Dept. Sheffield, Massachusetts |