Risica Caputi
Island Falls
Risica Caputi is a Florida native now living in Northern Maine. In the summer of 2023, she fractured her dominant wrist while skateboarding; this ultimately led her to discover the artist in herself. Risica was one of the awardees of the 2024 Maine Arts Micro-Grants, has participated in collaborative gallery exhibitions in Northern Maine, and is slated to have solo showings later this year.
Artist Interview
Q: Can you share how your artistic journey began? What inspired you to start creating, and how has that initial spark evolved over time?
A: My entire artistic journey began by surprise, when I fracturing my dominant wrist. The subsequent surgeries & recoveries, took such a toll on my physical and emotional health. Creating art was my last-ditch effort to pull myself out of depression. I had a deep need to create something, anything. Like a primal instinct.
Q: What have been some of the most significant moments or challenges in your journey as an artist?
A: When inspiration hits, I have to get my thoughts onto the linoleum block or canvas as soon as I can. I use everyday materials when I paint, tools that I have available, or items that are close at hand.
In my printmaking, I carve things that I think are beautiful. I print a lot of birds, mostly because of how graceful and free they are. I’ve done portraits as well; sometimes a face can be so captivating.