Anna Guarneri is a visual artist based in Philadelphia. Her work explores the possibilities of suggestive imagery and the devotional connotations of stained glass.  She uses crude marks and associations to tap into early human experience, pulling from a range of sources - ancient art, architecture, dance history, and her own body.  Colors in her work conjure poignant memories, turning drawn forms and glass structures into celebrations, memorials, or premonitions. 

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Originally from Oakland, California, Guarneri received a BA in cultural history from the University of Pennsylvania and pursued a career in nonprofit administration before turning to visual art. Since 2020, Guarneri has exhibited work at galleries in Washington, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, including the Center for Emerging Visual Artists, Frieda, InLiquid, Site:Brooklyn, and FJORD.  She is the recipient of scholarships from the Pittsburgh Glass Center and the American Glass Guild, and recently attended a residency at Bischoff Inn in Tamaqua, PA.​