Pasquarelli’s paintings make visible the relationships between physical reality and the mind. Through analysis of his own compulsions for perfection and order, and research into mental health, Pasquarelli seeks a better understanding of the relationship between mind and matter and its observable presence in the world around us. To build upon his research, Pasquarelli immerses himself into the study of OCD and hoarding disorder by conducting field research in the homes of people affected by these conditions. The knowledge gained through his interviews and the thousands of photographs he has taken during his visits have become integral parts of his process. “My paintings are more than representations of people’s possessions; they are portraits of their minds.” Pasquarelli was born in 1968 and received his BFA from Syracuse University.

This Exhibition is made possible with support from Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo and
The Dorothea L. Leonhardt Foundation, Inc.

www.richardpasquarelli.com