Pietro Adamo, born in Toronto, Canada in 1955, is an acclaimed abstract modern artist whose work celebrates the “unpredictable and inexhaustible record of life.” With textured surfaces and bold, rough contours, Adamo defies conventional geometric forms, creating pieces that are as expressive as they are captivating. His art reflects a relentless pursuit of imperfection, where beauty lies in flaws and unresolved mysteries.

Adamo honed his craft through the Fine Art and Art History program at the University of Toronto and Sheridan College. Following his studies, he spent over two decades teaching at Chaminade College School in Toronto, where he played a vital role in shaping its visual arts department. His impact extended beyond the classroom, as many of his students went on to thrive as architects, designers, illustrators, and fine artists.

While teaching, Adamo’s creative journey remained constant. He completed numerous private and public commissions, drawing inspiration from a wide array of artists and his experiences, particularly during travels to his ancestral homeland of Italy. These journeys not only immersed him in monumental art but also the intricate beauty of rural landscapes, both of which deeply influence his work.

Adamo's artistic evolution continues to captivate audiences. His paintings, executed on paper and canvas, have a devoted following, and his series of hand-pulled prints and posters have achieved widespread acclaim. Today, his works are celebrated in galleries and collections around the globe, testifying to his enduring impact on the art world.

The enduring relevance of painting in the face of ever-changing technology is indeed a phenomenon.  It draws an audience, and has a following even as the threat of A.I. looms large.  Do not bet against it.  Painting has been declared “dead” as a medium for so many and so often that one might consider it a futile pursuit. Perhaps the directness of painting with all of its flawed primitive nature and simplicity makes humans yearn for more of it.  It is a very human act.  A mark on canvas is akin to a primal scream.  It beckons to be heeded and aches for a response. 

I don’ t recall a time in my life when I didn’t paint.  Art is in my family’s DNA.  Art is in the Adamo signature.

I have spent the better part of more than half a century exploring, developing, analyzing, refining, and destroying everything I have learned just to start the process over again  The relentless pursuit of imperfection. For it is in the flaws and the unresolved that one finds interest, intrigue and mystery.  A piece is never truly finished.

A hanging piece is simply a current state of affairs.

-PIETRO ADAMO