"Mariel Capanna (b. 1988, Philadelphia, PA; lives and works in Williamstown, MA) explores the subtle relationships between memory, place, and perception through performative, reflexive painting. Working from direct observation of films, documentaries, and home videos, Capanna indexes filmic moments, objects, and moods with quick gestures and marks that toggle between representation and abstraction. Using symbol and color that reference and enact the constructive processes of memory via sensory input and engagement, Capanna captures fleeting images as they move off-screen or into the past. This simultaneous activity of watching and painting mimics the everyday challenge of both viewing and experiencing the world." (Promo Copy)