Spotlight on Trudy Benson: Embracing the Fusion of Digital and Tangible Art

Trudy Benson crafts striking, richly textured masterpieces that draw their influence from the realm of digital interfaces and graphic editors. Her creative output is characterized by a mélange of smudged, expressive strokes interspersed with precise, geometric patterns, hand-drawn using materials like enamel, acrylic, oil, and spray paint. Benson’s artistry marries a myriad of hues, finishes, and forms to forge energetic and unexpected visual narratives. Her work serves as a commentary on the interplay between contemporary technology and tactile experiences, delving into the convergence of our online and offline personas.

Honing her artistic prowess, Benson obtained her BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University before advancing to procure her MFA at Pratt Institute. Benson’s artworks have graced exhibitions in metropolises such as New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Stockholm, and Geneva and are included in prestigious assemblages like the Portland Museum of Art, Aïshti Foundation, Saatchi Gallery, and Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art.

Exhibit Highlights Featuring Trudy Benson