Moments in Time - Frank Cittadino
Exhibition runs from August 17 until September 27, 2004.
Artist talk: Thursday, September 5 • 2-3 pm
Opening Reception:Saturday, September 14 • 2-5 pm
Artist Statement
After many years creating large paintings, some up to 12’ long and large bronze and welded steel sculptures; I decided to focus on more intimate works inspired by the natural and human made landscape. Although I have always created such works since childhood, they were private and just for me, family, and close friends. It was while finishing a landscape I started on location in Italy that I realized just how satisfying it was!
We live in an especially beautiful part of the world. Around every turn in the road is, to me, an inspiring scene. Of course, I feel the sameabout Italy. I just love using humble paint and brushes to attempt to capture these fleeting “Moments In Time”.
Perhaps they might encourage to celebrate your own moments!
About the Artist
As an artist/educator, Frank Cittadino, has had over thirty one-person exhibitions of his work. He has also exhibited in many group-shows across the United States and in Italy. He has served as Art Sculpture Director at Syracuse University and other positions including District Art Director at Clinton Schools.
Currently he is Professor of Fine Arts at Utica University where he has developed a variety of art courses and loves working to provide positive art experiences for his wonderfully creative students.
He holds degrees from Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, the State University of New York, and the Graduate Honors Program at Rhodes Island School of Design. His interest in the fine arts and creativity has led him to do post graduate study with Habits of Mind’s Arthur Costa, Bena Kallick, and Dennie Palmer Wolf of Harvard’s Project Zero.
While creating and exhibiting his personal art, he also served as consultant, curriculum writer, and state-wide trainer for the State Education Department and on various Boards. He co-chaired the National Education’s Association’s Committee on Arts Standards. These experiences have allowed him to see the important role the arts have in our society.
However, his greatest inspirations are his wife, Faye, and daughters Theresa and Sara and rescue dog, Pace ! All serve as his most valuable critics and which he is most grateful.
“The arts make us more perceptive and compassionate. I am convinced that the act of creating art and even viewing it allows us to be more aware of the beauty that surrounds us and more appreciative of the diversity each person brings to our world.”