Arlene Farenci is an abstract painter and printmaker drawn to gesture, movement, and spontaneity. Her work begins with a commitment to the inherent qualities of the medium itself, allowing their unique characteristics to shape the image as it emerges. Her paintings and prints whether created with acrylics, inks, or monotype, are filled with playful energy and bold gestures . Through experimentation, she embraces uncertainty, accident, and discovery, following the process wherever it leads.

Most recently, she has focused primarily on watercolor monotypes. Although technically demanding, the process continues to inspire her through its fluidity and unpredictability. The movement of watercolor across plexiglass and its transfer to paper often reveal unexpected possibilities that cannot be planned. Monotype printmaking has been a recurring thread throughout her career, one she returns to again and again for the mystery, discovery, and surprise it offers.

Arlene earned her BS in Fine Arts from CUNY Hunter College and continued her printmaking studies at the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop and the Manhattan Graphics Center. Her work has been widely exhibited and has received numerous awards. She has shown at venues including the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC), Greenwich Art Society, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts, 14C Art Fair, Blue Mountain Gallery, Prince Street Gallery, and Atlantic Gallery, where she is a member.