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The grand staircase with its elaborate , dancing design floats in the centre of this stylish entrance. The challenge was to bring uplifting colour and drama without diminishing its grandeur. The resulting curved canvas hugs the upper wall. It gently coaxes the eyes upward past the exquisite chandelier as if it were a gentle exclamation point. The splash of colour is just enough to help illuminate the space. Just enough to sooth at the end of a day. Just enough to greet the morning with joy. Just enough to remind one of the beauty of life.
Always.
Many thanks to such a wonderful family.
Pietro
"Corrente Miami"
Adamo’s largescale masterwork, “ Corrente Miami”, a stunning 72” x 72” acrylic on canvas.
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-JC( Curator)
The Soundtrack of My Life
Some pieces grace spectacular walls, others may lean above a mantle. Some pieces have been commissioned with no particular direction or colour preference. Some commissions, such as The Soundtrack of My Life , are very specific, with constant communication between client and artist during the process. Styles, periods, nuances, colours, individuals, composition- everything was taken into consideration.
I thoroughly enjoyed every second spent working on it.
The client’s reaction was priceless. Her late father, a fine artist in his own right, might have approved.
Incidentally, this night, the 60 x90 canvas hangs by wire from a tall ceiling against a large window overlooking the lake.
Under The Milky Way Tonight.
Many thanks,
Pietro
"Bull Run"
The iconic Wallstreet Bull, and incredibly polarizing image in today’s society has been a subject of several Adamo masterworks. Brought to life by vibrant flowing strokes, the bronze patina is shed to reveal bright reds, pinks and cool blues. The bull, rearing to charge at the viewer, boils with a passionate glow in it’s eyes, or perhaps it is the reflection of a crimson cape undulating before him.
-JC(curator)
"Baby You're Much Too Fast"
“Baby You’re Much Too Fast” 48”x 40”, acrylic and mixed media on wood panel
Although Prince eloquently described the aura of the car in his famous song, he was a little late in coming to the party which officially began in the early fifties. The Stingray was the ultimate sex symbol on wheels. It drew crowds. It was rare and gorgeous. As kids, we drooled and dreamed as it passed us by. The split window was the rarest version of the car with it’s extraordinary backend. It has become an icon. An example of timeless design. When you see one today, time stops. You begin to wax nostalgic about drive-ins, diners, and- Where did the years go?
I am always delighted in the presence of such sculptural beauty as it reinforces the notion that good design, good art if you will, can transcend, and actually transport us to another time.
" Candid Moose"
“ Candid Moose” (Canada Dry) 48” x 48” acrylic on wood panel
I was commissioned to revisit a subject which I found most interesting. My version of the great Canadian icon reflects my deep belief in the inclusiveness of Canada as a society. The international reputation of the gentle giant of the true North has taken a beating of late with divisive rhetoric being given a dangerous platform by those who want to proliferate notions of a loosely knit federation on the brink of collapse.
The truth is that Canada may be stronger today than at any other time in history.
Enough politics. Back to the moose.
Back in the seventies, a then young Charlie Pachter (one of my favourite Canadian painters) envisioned the late Queen riding on a moose. That piece, with its unbridled dry humour and rudimentary freestyle looseness embodied the Canadian persona. It had a deep impact on me as an artist despite the ire it drew from the critics. It is now a national treasure.
My Canada Dry moose draws upon the rich tapestry of modern Canada for inspiration. As the great animal stops to refresh and drink, it rises out of the depths in a triumphant show of colour. The great crown stretches from “sea to sea”.
You just know that this is a benevolent moose.
Many thanks to the collectors who own the Candid Moose. It is truly an honour.
2022-Anthology
The 72"x72" canvas which is the opening act of 2022 is more of a collection of all that I have learned so far. It is, in a word, an Anthology. A summary of nuances and technical details which have preoccupied me in my sojourn into deeper abstraction. The constant flux between less is more and more is more- more or less. The struggle to deal with the illusion that you are controlling the narrative when you realize that something else is ultimately pulling the strings, and as an artist you are more vessel than wind. There are no bests, or champions in art. Context assures that every piece has its day in the limelight. Each piece has its own qualities. Once in a blue moon a piece comes along which encompasses, or summarizes or begins a new series. Anthology is such a piece. It bears the scars
of over four decades of obsessive contemplation of the nature of abstract painting as I have lived it thus far. The time spent in brutalist architecture and finding comfort there. The time studying the greats of the 20th century and finding comfort in their courage. The time teaching Art and finding inspiration in the optimism of youth. The time spent wondering and staring at a blank canvas and wondering: Where do I begin?
It is 2022...I am just getting started...
-Adamo
"The Crescendo in art of Pink Floyd"
When I was first asked to paint a work based on the history of the great band, Pink Floyd, my first thoughts were of mystery, darkness, and strong, lingering albeit somewhat somber melodies. In the journey of research and study of the band and its story, I became enlightened and I have concluded that the sum is far greater than its parts. The members of the band, both long-term and briefly, had to be extraordinary. Each contribution was critical considering the fact that solo efforts and collaborations with others paled by comparison to Pink Floyd. Rather than being a messenger in the dark, I have come to the conclusion that the art of Pink Floyd brings light. Light which begins in soft illumination only to reach blinding glory in crescendo.
Central messages coined over four decades ago by the band still resonate today. Their story is a story of life complete with tragedy and contradictions, strained relationships, delusions, agony and triumph. For the precious moments they found synchronicity, they created absolute magic. Ultimately, all great art serves as inspiration. Inspiring the next generation and the one after that. Shedding light on what is possible, and what is right. Celebrating humanity, even if is far from perfect.
Never has the notion of Gladwell's 10,000 hours been so evident. Each of the members was an accomplished musician, dedicated to the craft. I wanted to paint this: I felt like it. I was inspired by their art. It flowed for weeks through my studio, and eventually through the paint.
I am humbled by the notion that the recipient of this piece, though deserving as a good human and fan of the band is not the main beneficiary of the process- I am.
I am grateful to have been commissioned, and may art always inspire you.
Many thanks,
Pietro
" Whiter Shade of Pale"
Adamo’s latest figurative piece, “ Whiter Shade of Pale”, a 60” x 60” acrylic and mixed media on wood panel. The beautiful use of abstract composition and bold imagery are pure Adamo.
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