Joseph Dulin- Didonato

Lives and works in Columbus, OH, USA

Artist statement

My current collection is an evolving idea based around concepts and technique put forth by the impressionists of the early 1900s. The main focus of my subjects seem to be women, but in fact, is more about saturation, contrast, and color placement. My work deals with identity, portraiture, figure, and psychology. No color I use is ever "straight out of the tube". Using raw pigments and other supplements, I turn basic acrylic paint into something much more. Each painting is a balance between the of vulnerability and emotion with-in women juxtaposed to the inviting warmth of these colors Color is what ties our emotions to reality, We see a color and have a visceral reaction "I love it" or "I hate it". Colors can make us feel sad or happy. And they can remind us of moments we've had. Without color, art means nothing. It is the most important choice in every painting, in our living rooms, and the clothes we wear. Color is important. My paintings use color in the forefront of every piece. Skin tones, light reflection and large color blocks for the background- give the viewer a chance to be ingulfed in the emotion of the figure and to be immersed in its feeling. Only a few colors are chosen to be represented in each work, so every one of the colors and emotion can be appreciated in its own space. Each piece expands on the subjects identity, sexuality, psychology and feelings within the confines of the work.

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