Can’t you see it's
killing me? presents a fiery
landscape: a mottled, rust colored sky, a net of sinewy reeds and sparkling
embers backdrops the foregrounding narrative. The dense foliage simultaneously
exudes an alluring yet unsettling atmosphere, mirroring the duality of loving
intentions when they are carried out by harmful action. Scenes feature
interactive painted collages that emerge from the female experience and gaze,
investigating themes of longing, anger, and betrayal. The exhibition presents a
story for visitors to alter, building a new narrative in collaboration with the
artist. The evolving process will serve as a vital exploration of the
consequences of our actions and the ways in which we construct stories.
Artist Bio
Banciella, currently based in Miami, Florida, received her BFA from the University of Florida in 2021. Banciella's work explores transformation, the shedding of former selves, and the creation of new mythologies through immersive installations, drawings, paintings and ceramics. Her solo exhibitions include "The silence helps the flowers grow" at GFAA Gallery (2021), "Communing with Poppies" at SPAACES Gallery (2023), "Communing with Poppies II" at TRAX Visual Art Center (2024), and an upcoming show titled "Special Power" at the Kansas City Artist Coalition (2024). Banciella has also participated in numerous group and juried exhibitions since 2016 at venues like Art Wynwood, WARPhaus, 4Most Gallery, ArtFields, and the Ceramic League of Miami. Banciella's work has been featured in publications such as Dinner No Show (2018), HU The Present Zine (2021), HU The Future Zine (2021), and the Sarasota Observer and The Independent Florida Alligator. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Young Arts Silver Medal (2018), an ArtFields Merit Award (2022), and an ArtFields Exhibition Award (2023).
Artist Bio
Banciella, currently based in Miami, Florida, received her BFA from the University of Florida in 2021. Banciella's work explores transformation, the shedding of former selves, and the creation of new mythologies through immersive installations, drawings, paintings and ceramics. Her solo exhibitions include "The silence helps the flowers grow" at GFAA Gallery (2021), "Communing with Poppies" at SPAACES Gallery (2023), "Communing with Poppies II" at TRAX Visual Art Center (2024), and an upcoming show titled "Special Power" at the Kansas City Artist Coalition (2024). Banciella has also participated in numerous group and juried exhibitions since 2016 at venues like Art Wynwood, WARPhaus, 4Most Gallery, ArtFields, and the Ceramic League of Miami. Banciella's work has been featured in publications such as Dinner No Show (2018), HU The Present Zine (2021), HU The Future Zine (2021), and the Sarasota Observer and The Independent Florida Alligator. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Young Arts Silver Medal (2018), an ArtFields Merit Award (2022), and an ArtFields Exhibition Award (2023).
