28th ANNUAL NO DEAD ARTISTS
International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art"First Saturdays" Opening Receptions - 7 September + 5 October 5-9 PM
September 3 – October 19, 2024
Artist Statement
My collection of abstract female figurative sculptures reflects the
evolving narrative in a world where the roles and expectations placed
on women continue to shift and evolve, giving new and profound
meaning to the significance of strength and endurance. I seek to
capture the power, resilience, and unwavering endurance that women
embody in today's society.
The abstract nature of these sculptures speaks to women's
multifaceted and ever-changing roles. They defy traditional norms and
societal expectations, embodying the fluidity and adaptability inherent
in women's lives. Each curve, form, and texture tells a story of growth,
transformation, and resilience.
The textures serve as symbolic layers of protection that women must
possess, not only for themselves but for their loved ones and
communities. They represent the armors that women create to shield
their families from emotional and societal adversity.
Beyond the physical form, I invite viewers to contemplate the unseen,
intangible strength that lies within. My work encourages reflection on
the innate grace and balance with which women navigate their lives.
In a time when women are breaking barriers and shaping the future,
this collection is an artistic tribute to their unyielding spirit. It boldly
declares that strength and endurance are not just essential but
intrinsic to the female identity. It underscores the protective textures
women employ as they navigate contemporary life, serving as shields,
nurturers, and sources of inspiration for their communities.
Biography
Cindy Avroch is a multi-talented artist who began her career by following in her mother’s
footsteps. Cindy’s first love was always drawing, painting and sculpting, although Cindy
is also a trained dancer. While other little girls could be seen carrying Barbie dolls
around, Cindy would be juggling a sketchbook, pencils and an eraser in her hands.
Among her earlier accomplishments, she received a degree in textile design from the
Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, and a scholarship to study at
Winchester School of Art in England.
Cindy worked for many years as a studio artist and then an art director in New York
City’s fashion industry. Her designs were in major department stores and specialty
shops nationwide. Working directly with The Walt Disney Co., Warner Bros., United
Media and Nickelodeon, she created licensed print collections for the men’s, women’s
and children’s markets. Her unique approach and vision, combined with her philosophy
to diversify her modes of expression, enabled her to create and to direct her team to
develop fashion collections that tripled sales.
She left the fashion industry to care for her special needs son and found herself a stay-
at-home mom for the first time. Soon afterwards, she launched a new venture from
home, designing fine art lighting and coordinated decoupage tabletop accessories,
utilizing her original artwork. Soon she was commissioned to create collections for the
Chicago and Longwood Botanical Gardens, The Newseum in Washington, DC, 13
aquariums in the United States and a holiday program for Saks 5th Avenue; it wasn’t
long before her artwork sold in high-end gift and home décor stores nationwide.
She has since returned to her true passion – fine art. In Cindy’s work, you see a
celebration both of the real and the imaginative. Her eye for detail, precision,
composition and color explain why her drawings and paintings have been described as
“spot on,” yet her vision is subtly balanced with the fluidity that is the dancer in her. She
believes that in order to be a great abstract painter, you must be a traditional one first.
This is why on any given day, you can find Cindy in her studio working on a captivating
sculpture or mixed media piece, while waiting for the layers of one of her realistic oil
paintings to dry. Keeping these skills sharp, she advances and innovates her work by
embracing new techniques and mediums.
Cindy resides in Dallas, Texas now, with her younger son, her husband, Michael and
her puppies Lenny and Lucy, who are also her studio-mates. Lenny, Lucy and Cindy
can be found Monday through Friday at her studio in the Design District.
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
1978 Associates Degree Textile Design, Fashion Institute of Technology
1977 Scholarship to Winchester School of Art, Winchester, England
AWARDS
First Place - Lone Star Art Competition - Texas Discovery Gardens -Dallas, TX
First Place - All Painting Competition & Exhibit 2015 – Contemporary Art Gallery,
New York, NY
Botanicals 2015 – Linus Galleries – Los Angeles, CA
Special Merit Award - All Women Art Exhibition 2015 – Light, Space & Time
Gallery Jupiter, FL
9th Female Artists Art Annual 2015 – Art Addiction Gallery – London, England
2014 Honorable Mention - Four Points Contemporary Gallery, Houston, Texas
1977 Scholarship to Winchester School of Art, Winchester, England
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010 - Present Cindy Avroch Fine Art & Design -Artist and owner of an art studio,
concentrating on unique individual pieces which include paintings, sculptures and
mixed media.
2004 - 2009 Cindy Avroch Studios/The Mural Factory New York, NY
Designer/manufacturer of handcrafted fine art lighting and coordinated
glass decoupage tabletop accessories, sold to high end gift, department and
furniture stores, galleries and museums nationally. Created custom wall
coverings, murals and decorative accessories for individual residential
clients.
1978 - 2000 Richard Leeds, International, Blitzz Sportswear, Freeze
International, Invision Art Studio, Gear, Inc., Primatex Fabrics,
Weilwood Fabrics, Mr. Condotti, Ltd. New York, NY
Art director and textile designer for multi million companies. Developed ongoing
licensed character and generic, screen printed and embroidered collections,
while overseeing 15 person art department. Worked closely with Disney and
Warner Bros., United Media and Nickelodeon.
COMMISSIONED WORK: 2004 - PRESENT
2024 - Present - Didier Residence and Offices - Melbourne, Austrailia
2022 - Present - Hurely Residence - Dallas, TX
2014 City Bar Justice Center - New York City, NY
2013 Rosenthal Residence - New York City, NY
2013 Eriksen Residence - Huntington, NY
2013 Shani Residence - New York City, NY
2012 Bhappu Residence - New York City, NY
2012 Mormando Residence - Huntington, NY
2011 Feldman Residence - Greenwich, CT
2011 Lee Residence - Roslyn, NY
2007 Labozetta Residence - New York City, NY
2006 Rainforest Alliance - New York City, NY
2004 Flannigan Residence - Armonk, NY
WORK REPRESENTED: 1978-2024
2023 - Present - Chasen Galleries, Sarasota, FL
2015 Contemporary Art Gallery – New York City, NY
2015 Linus Galleries – Los Angeles, CA
2015 Light Space and Time Gallery – Jupiter, Fl
2015 Art Addiction Gallery – London, England
2014 City Bar Justice Center - New York City, NY
2014 Woman Made Gallery - Chicago, Illinois
2014 Space Gallery - Long Island City, NY
2013 The Phoenix Center for the Arts - Phoenix, Arizona
2013 The Debra Huse Gallery - Balboa Island, California
2013 Space Gallery - Long Island City, New York
2013 The Lyng Group - Melbourne, Australia
2012 Randy Higbee Gallery - Costa Mesa, CA
2009 Saks Fifth Avenue - 13 locations nationwide
2008 Longwood Botanical Gardens - Kennet Square, PA
2008 Chicago Botanic Gardern - Glencoe, IL
2008 Polynesian Cultural Center - Compton, CA
2008 The Newseum - Baltimore, MD
2008 Mystic Aquarium - Mystic CT
2008 South Carolina Aquarium - Charleston, SC
2008 Seattle Aquarium - Seattle, WA
2008 National Aquarium in Baltimore - Baltimore, MD
2008 Florida Aquarium - Tampa, FL
2008 Shedd Aquarium - Chicago, IL
2008 Milwaukee Art Museum - Milwaukee, WI
2008 New York Historical Society - New York City, NY
2008 Hooch and Holly’s - Santa Rosa Beach, FL
2008 A Mano Beach House - Bridgehampton, NY
2008 Ribbons - Birmingham, MI
2008 Camargo - Madeira, OH
2008 Tea Thyme - Wilmington, NC
2008 Stewart Zacks - Traverse City, MI
2008 The Beach Plum - Fisher Island, NY
2008 La Belle Provence - Birmingham, MI
2008 Charleston Lamp Co. - Charleston, SC
2008-2009 Anderson’s of Nantucket - Nantucket, MA
2008 Pyramids - Hilton Head Island
2009 Ruby Beets - Sag Harbor, NY
2009 On a Whim - Oklahoma City, OK
2009 Uncommon Angles - Fort Worth, TX
2008 Design Solutions - New Canaan, CT
2007 Metropolitan Opera - New York City, NY
2007 Marriott Hotels - New York City, NY
2007 National Building Museum - Washington, DC
2007 Bellissimo - Ketchum, ID
2007 Harper Nottonson - Boston, MA
2007 Lux Bond & Green - Hartford, CT
2007 B. Dragonfly - Lake Forest, IL
2007 Trendz - Stone Harbor, NJ
2007 Seaside Home - La Jolla, CA
2007 - Macy’s, Nordstrom’s - National
PUBLICATIONS
Window Fashions Magazine, Grace McNamara Inc., Linda Henry, St. Paul, Mn.
August 2006, Editor’s pick, feature, “Designing in the Digital Age” pg. 20-23
Icon Magazine, Washington, DC, Industry feature, Summer 2006, pg. 58
Gifts & Decorative Accessories, New York, NY, June 2007, pg. 54 & pg. 56
Gifts & Decorative Accessories, New York, NY, April 2007, feature, “Business
Forum, Under the Radar, page 18
Home Fashion & Furniture Trends, Pamela Graves, Chicago, Il, August/
September 2007, feature, “8 Days in New York” pg. 8
Home Decor Buyer, Skokie, Il, Ashley Trent & Jim Carper, March 2008, feature
“Best of the Markets” pg. 18
JURIED SHOWS
Bath House Cultural Center - Dallas, Texas 2024
Walter Greer Gallery - Hilton Head, South Carolina 2015
Contemporary Art Gallery – New York, NY 2015
Linus Galleries – Los Angeles, CA 2015
Light, Space & Time Gallery – Jupiter, FL 2015
Art Addiction Gallery – London, England 2015
Space Gallery - Long Island City, NY 2014
Woman’s Made Gallery - Chicago, IL 2014
Phoenix Center for the Arts - Phoenix, AZ 2013
Debra Huse Gallery - Balboa Island, CA 2013
Randy Higbee Gallery - Costa Mesa, CA 2012 2010
Lincoln Center Art Show - New York City, NY 2009
Atlanta Gift Show - “High Design” Atlanta, GA, 2007, 2008
New York Gift Show - “Handmade” New York City, NY 2007, 2008