Bird’s Eye View: New Artwork by Lybi Cucurullo
January 1 – February 25, 2026
Reception: To be announced
ATHICA @ Ciné Gallery
234 W Hancock Ave.
Athens, GA 30601
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ATHICA@Ciné Gallery presents “Bird’s Eye View,” a collection of abstracted landscapes created by Lybi Cucurullo, that formally sit somewhere between painting and sculpture. The works have 2-dimensional elements combined with sculptural features. Cucurullo examines the mysterious 3-dimensional shapes formed by bird murmurations. She then dissects and compresses those forms onto individual planes of plexiglass using ink. These stand alone or overlay oil painted landscapes and topographies. Her creative process mirrors her concept: the free, expressive way she applies oil paint is balanced by the analytical challenge of deconstructing and translating 3D bird formations into flat, 2D compositions. Even in its form, the work explores contrast and balance.
Lybi Cucurullo uses a broad spectrum of media – including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and video – to address the overarching concept of cycles in nature. Sunrises and sunsets are a frequent theme in her work, as they represent one of the most consistent cycles which occurs daily. Similarly, birds – with their migratory and seasonal cycles – are another common theme in her work. However, within these seemingly predictable cycles, often lie uncertainty and mystery. The goal of her work is to communicate the balance between what is constant and what is unpredictable, illuminating the ebbs and flows in life.
Lybi Cucurullo is a conceptual artist whose work is significantly influenced by her background in mathematics and sculpture. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Florida in 2011, and her Master of Fine Arts from CUNY Brooklyn College in 2019. Currently, she is a Professor and the Director of the Galleries at Brenau University. She is passionate about helping young artists develop their voice and vision in the classroom, and providing a platform for established artists to share their work. Throughout her entire life, the Arts have been a pillar for her own development, and she continues today to use her skills and experience to cultivate a creative community through the Arts.