Virginia Praschnik

My artistic practice is deeply rooted in representational art, where I use oil painting impasto techniques with a palette knife to accentuate textures and explore color and contrast. This approach imparts a distinct character to my work.

Growing up in my mother’s art studio in Uruguay, I developed a passion for creativity from an early age. I began art school at the age of five, which further solidified my artistic journey. In 1981, I moved to New York, where I expanded my exploration of art to include disciplines such as metalsmithing, design, and sculpture. Later, in 1987, I settled in Miami Beach, South Florida, which has since become my cherished home.

While I’ve achieved success in both design and visual arts, with 23 national and international design awards, painting remains my preferred method of communication. It’s through painting that I find liberation and can express myself authentically.

Even to this day, the art studio continues to be my playground—a space where I freely explore my creativity and embark on new artistic endeavors. Through my representational art, characterized by impasto oil painting techniques and a palette knife, I convey my unique artistic voice and engage viewers with textured and vibrant compositions.

Exhibits:

– Coral Springs Traffic Signal Boxes Beatification Project: “Fiery Coral” Upcoming 2025
– ART BLOOM : Galleria Mall-Ft.Lauderdale-April 2025
– “HOPE IN EVERY STEP” – “The Story in Their Eyes” at The Gallery First Presbyterian Church, Portland, Oregon – August 2021
– “CHANGING LANDSCAPES: Art Interventions For A Planet In Crisis” at ARTSERVE, Ft. Lauderdale, FL – March-April 2021
– ART IN EMBASSIES, US Department Of State, US Embassy Muscat, Oman – Ongoing
– CAPITOL BUILDING, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Tallahassee, FL Ongoing
– Art Impact International 2020: SAVE OUR OCEANS/SAVE OUR SEAS
– Local Art Club – Wynwood ARTWALK Pink October Edition, Wynwood, Miami – 2019
– Local Art Club – Wynwood ARTWALK, Wynwood, Miami – August 2019
– “EQUALITY WALL 2019″ at Claudia Castillo Art Studio, Wilton Manors, FL – 2019
– Wynwood Art Walk: Live Painting Commemoration International Women’s Day, Wynwood, Miami-2019
– HERE Now Exhibition at the Arts Council of Lake Oswego, Lake Oswego, Oregon – February-2019
– “THE STORY IN THEIR EYES” Solo Exhibit at Broward Art Guild Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL – 2018
– “Wet Paint 2018” at Colors Of Humanity Art Gallery, featuring artwork “Coming Home” and “Drifting”
– “New Stories, Old Places” Featured Artist, 20th Art Competition at Artist Portfolio Magazine – 2018
– “The Story In Their Eyes” Featured Artist, 20th Art Competition at Artist Portfolio Magazine – 2018
– “THE STORY IN THEIR EYES” Solo exhibit at ART BASEL, Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion), Miami Beach, FL – December 2017
– “Jewels as an Art Form” Solo exhibit at ART BASEL, Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion), Miami Beach, FL – December 2016