MP, "Affirmations," 2008, 6in x 8 1/2in, ink on paper and collection photo

Marissa Paternoster is an artist, singer and guitarist active in New Jersey's New Brunswick music scene. She is currently the singer and guitarist in the bands "Screaming Females" and "Noun."

Marissa's mother and father met while both teachers for the Elizabeth, New Jersey Public Schools. Her mother, Leslie Okun, was a gifted art teacher who suffered from fragile health and now resides in Florida. Her father Angelo Paternoster is a school principal in New Jersey. Marissa attended Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts where she became interested in music and formed Screaming Females. In a 2012 list she was named the 77th greatest guitarist of all time by SPIN magazine

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Marissa Paternoster - Works on Paper Prepare to be thrust into a world of pain.  The subtle, casual works of Marissa Paternoster manage to harbor every insecurity the prototypical young American has to offer.  Her work deals with archetypical memories, confessionals, the mysteries of parents, and the faults of families.  Unnerving as the material may be, they are audacious testaments to honesty, truth, and transparency.  While the work is loaded, the jokingly informal production of pieces may assist the viewer in alleviating the so-called “world of pain” Marissa seeks to construct.  So, prepare to suffer – and get ready to enjoy it.   Shown right: " Smart- Funny- Talented" MORE INFORMATION VIEW ARTISTS WORK