(July 26, 2017) “During the course of my 45 year journey as a painter, I have had the opportunity to travel and view many works of art. Some are famous, some are obscure. All have been catalogued in the recesses of my brain and manifest themselves in unexpected ways during my painting process. Seldom do I begin a painting with a specific image or landscape in mind. It is through the process of allowing my subconscious, coupled with my individual technique to create a work that satisfies my complex goals”. Words by Matthew Giuffrida, born in the New York City area and raised in Washington, D.C. He now lives and works in Vallejo, California. The abstract paintings of this Bay Area artist are rooted in the deconstruction of masters from the late Renaissance. He says: “I always have music playing during the painting sessions; my choice is not so much dictated by mood or type but more often energy. In rotation can be Ornette Coleman, The Art Ensemble of Chicago, Mississippi Delta Blues, Giuseppe Logan, opera or contemporary classical”. The works of the painter are about to be exhibited at the San Francisco Italian institute of Culture, from August 3 to September 7 with the title “Spirits Known and Unknown”. The exhibition gathers his latest works. The IIC will also host a meeting with the artist on Friday August 18 at the institute premises. (red)
