Artist Bio
Abigail Creglia is part of the graduating class of 2021 at New Paltz the State University of New York fulfilling a Bachelors of Science degree in Fine Arts with a minor in Art History. Abigail has always found a fascination in the arts throughout her entire childhood, but truly had a passion for it when entering AP Studio Art in her senior year of high school. After receiving a four from the College Board for her photography portfolio she continued throughout Suffolk County Community College, but expanded at an extreme rate when entering New Paltz.
Artist Statement
My most personal work is focusing on black and white portraiture directed on the idea of losing our innocence from childhood, and being forced into society to work a nine to five job to be considered successful. Throughout my teen years I was forced into this environment to support my education. I was required to give up my childhood imagination, and replace it with responsibilities like: labor, working minimum wage, being put on overtime, dealing with nasty customers etc.