Meet and Greet with Artist Christina Cirillo Schmidt

Library : Jacob Edwards Library

Location : Jacob Edwards Library

Start : Thursday 1st of May 2025 6:30 PM

End : Thursday 1st of May 2025 7:30 PM

Description :

The Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to host an exhibit of the art of Christina Cirillo Schmidt. The show will be on display throughout the month of May, during library open hours. You are invited to the Meet and Greet on Thursday, May 1st from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. All welcome!  Artist Bio Christina Cirillo Schmidt is a versatile artist working primarily in linocut block prints, woodblock prints, painting, wood burning, and mixed media. She holds a BFA in Technical Theatre and Design from the University of Connecticut, a background that deeply influences her creative process. In addition to her art practice, Christina serves as the Market Co-Director at Hazelwood Markets, who host Art and Maker Markets at 12 Crane Street in Southbridge, MA. Christina is also the founder of Marigold Rose Art, a business named after her daughters, Morrison Rose and Margaret (Margie) Marigold. Through Marigold Rose Art, her prints are featured in local shops and at pop-up shows throughout the community. This summer, Christina will be teaching youth art classes at Block 134 in Putnam, CT, sharing her passion for art with the next generation. Currently based in Woodstock, Connecticut, Christina finds much of her inspiration in the woods and gardens surrounding her homestead—nature being a constant muse in her work. Artist Statement This exhibit features a selection of my most recent works, including a series of block prints, as well as “sistering” pieces inspired by my fascination with the interconnectedness of femininity, color, and nature. Though I am primarily a self-taught block printer, my background in scenic and costume design has deeply shaped my approach to art. I’ve never had the traditional fine art studio experience; instead, I learned about art as an environment or emotive force through the lens of design. This background has allowed me to explore art in a unique way. I’ve always been drawn to groupings of things—whether it’s types, textures, moods, or complementary images. My work is heavily influenced by nature, folklore, old books and illustrations, and antiques. I find beauty in the small, often overlooked details of the world around us, which I aim to bring to life in my prints. My pieces celebrate the rhythms and patterns of the natural world, as well as the stories told through line, texture, and symbolism. I am available for custom orders and commissioned work.