Meet the Artist: Maria DeAngelo

Maria DeAngelo is a studio artist working in the Capital Region of New York state.

Her childhood home was near what is now the Plotterkill Preserve, allowing her to spend many hours outdoors exploring and creating with materials that inspired her. For many years, she and her husband, artist Matt Paul, made their home in Saranac Lake, where they raised their children.

Teaching in and around the Adirondack Park had a great influence on DeAngelo as an artist. She earned her BFA from The NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University and MsEd from SUNY Potsdam. Working with children has been a passion and inspiration for DeAngelo. Having taught hundreds of young artists over her career, DeAngelo shares their love of exploration and discovery. She has shared her passion for creating in many settings including the classroom, art centers, nature centers and art fairs.

DeAngelo’s past exhibited work has included paintings, jewelry, dresses created from flowers, assemblages of found objects and natural items, large murals and installations. DeAngelo’s love of the interaction of color and the beauty of nature continue to influence her work. She continues to love creating in diverse media.

Solo shows for 2023 include: The Trees Dance at the Electric City Barn in Schenectady; Vital Chroma in Saratoga Springs Public Library; and her residency show and artist talk at The R Gallery in Albany.

DeAngelo is currently an artist in residence at Arlene’s Artist Materials located in Albany, exploring intersections between personal history and plant forms using printmaking, painting and stitching. DeAngelo’s portfolio can be seen at www.artyladymsd.com.