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Artist Statement:
I am a self taught visual
artist, working in oils,
principally in a surrealistic
style, but not limited to any
particular style since I like
to experiment with a variety
of styles, subject matter and
techniques.
The work resists simple
explanation, simply because I
try not to put logic ahead of
first impressions. I, also,
believe invention at the
forefront of creativity.
The work represents a variety
of ideas, especially
contradictory concepts; some
ideas are complimentary; some,
ambiguous.
I leave judgment behind until
a work is deemed complete. I
do not accept a painting
complete, until I have lived
with it for several weeks, or
even months, and at rare
times, years.
I am not trying to create a
"picture"! I am trying to
create a new perspective. I
hope to look at something in a
way it has never been
observed. If it has to be
distorted, if the compositon
has to be radical, if the
color perverse, if the subject
is illogical, that is what I
aim for.
As to the "meaning" of a
painting. That to me is
repulsive. This quest for
"meaning" is an attempt to
make a mystery familiar. What
could be more boring than ...
Further Information
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Artist Exhibitions:
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Artist Galleries:
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Collections:
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Commissions:
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Reviews for John Segreto:
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Whitney Museum curator, Barbara Haskell reviewed my work and found it intriguing, kept a slide for museums files.
Stephen Dougherty, editor of "American Artist" magazine, submitted my work to the board of directors and they stated that they impressed with my ability as an artist.
Leah Schlossberg, curator of N.J. Art museum reviewed my work and also declared it very interesting.
Was awarded Middlesex County Heritage Commission Fellowship
Recieved award from Mayor of West New York, N.J. for outstanding work.
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