Artist Information:
Ralph Mindicino
Astoria, NY
United States
Member Since: Nov 2010
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Artist Statement:
In a culture where greed is paramount, a subtle climate of bias slowly emerges as compassion and humanity wither away. It seems that our society would be better served if more emphasis were directed towards a culture of empathy and respect rather than selfishness. Without empathy, people will conclude that they are alone and without help. Out society should strive to demonstrate that individuals are not alone and that there are avenues to which people can turn in order to not find themselves without assistance.
I have developed a series of paintings that explores the decline of ethical values in an increasingly cynical world. I am attempting to convey a sense of isolation and sterility, using bold and brilliant colors depicting city streets contrasted with a lone figure. With an emphasis towards a sense of unreality, my paintings exhibit a bold and brilliant color palette depicting unreal and bizarre cityscapes. I am very deliberate in the continuous use of the lone man. When I lost my leg to cancer at the age of 14, I consciously knew that my life had changed completely. I soon realized and accepted that my friends would grow distant and ultimately leave me behind. My ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Selected Group Exhibitions and Awards
2010 – The Gallery of Diversified Art on line exhibit
2010 – Wounded in Art: An Art Exhibition of Orthopedic Advancements
2010 – Micro Museum
Signature Power: Legends & Other Myths Exhibition
2009 – Winner Wynn Newhouse Awards
2009 – Micro Museum
Magic Numbers Exhibition
*Winner Best of Show
2009 – APW ...
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Ralph Mindicino's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Ralph Mindicino's Portfolio. In a culture where greed is paramount, a subtle climate of bias slowly emerges as compassion and humanity wither away. It seems that our society would be better served if more emphasis were directed towards a culture of empathy and respect rather than selfishness. Without empathy, people will conclude that they are alone and without help. Out society should strive to demonstrate that individuals are not alone and that there are avenues to which people can turn in order to not find themselves without assistance.
I have developed a series of paintings that explores the decline of ethical values in an increasingly cynical world. I am attempting to convey a sense of isolation and sterility, using bold and brilliant colors depicting city streets contrasted with a lone figure. With an emphasis towards a sense of unreality, my paintings exhibit a bold and brilliant color palette depicting unreal and bizarre cityscapes. I am very deliberate in the continuous use of the lone man. When I lost my leg to cancer at the age of 14, I consciously knew that my life had changed completely. I soon realized and accepted that my friends would grow distant and ultimately leave me behind. My ... |
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