Andrea Bisordi-McLaughlin
Artist Statement
I have enjoyed a lifelong relationship with the arts. After receiving my BFA in Apparel Design, I forged a 30 year career in the fashion industry. In 1998, I relocated to Connecticut and was captivated by the pristine natural beauty of the region. Each season, the vibrant blossoms of spring, the coastal splendor of summer, the rich hues of autumn foliage, and the serene blankets of snow, served as a strong inspiration for my art.
In homage to the Connecticut Impressionists, I embraced plein air painting, venturing into the outdoors to capture the unspoiled essence of my surroundings. My artistic evolution has led me to explore painting, drawing, printmaking, and collage.
Central to my vision is the representation of all landscapes, whether real or imagined. I aspire to elicit a range of emotions from the viewer - feelings of familiarity, tranquility, longing and the thrill of discovery. I extend an invitation to the observer to step into my very personal "sense of place.”
Artist Bio
Andrea Bisordi-McLaughlin currently lives in Bethel CT, and has been in the area for the past 25 years. She has been a lifelong lover and student of the arts. After graduating from Rhode Island School of Design with an BFA in Apparel Design, she began her 30 year career in the fashion industry. In pursuit of her passion for painting, she continued to take classes at art guilds, such as Silvermine Art Guild, Rowayton Art Center and Ridgefield Art Guild, and studied under Judith Lambertson, Dean Fisher and David Dunlop. She has exhibited in many group and juried shows, and her works hang in private and corporate collections. Most notably, The Fairfield Chemical Carriers headquarters, and The William Raveis Realty office. She is currently attending Western Connecticut State University for her MFA in painting.
