Artist Chris Scavotto spent years photographing in the studio of her friend and mentor, the late Edward Boccia. "Cadmium Red" captures the vibrancy of color. 

2018, archival pigment print, 16" x 11", matted 

 

Scavotto’s work leads you into the artist’s studio and you find yourself in a beautiful landscape of object and color. Spending time in the art studio of the late Edward Boccia, she presents the beauty and intimacy of his precious tools. 

 

Chris Scavotto earned a BFA in painting and an MA in art history from Washington University in St. Louis. She began her career teaching in the St. Louis Community College District before establishing a graphic design business developing publications, logos and graphic identity. Her work has been recognized in the Pollux Awards, Barcelona, Spain; the Biennial of Fine Art and Documentary Photography, Berlin, Germany; and many times, in the Photo Review Annual International Photography Competition.

Generously donated by the artist.