William Talenti

Artist Statement

As a figurative artist, I paint individuals reflected into an abstracted landscape-an environment which captures and defines their identities My refined painting process

deconstructs then reveals the complexity and indeterminacy of human emotions through a fragmented space-a vehicle allowing the viewer to question and engage

with the narrative. Preliminary sketches implement the use of technology and are combined with traditional techniques; hand-drawn organic grids, and mediums

including graphite, acrylic and oils. The resulting large-scale compositions utilize applied textures, patterns, and are framed within a rich color palette. Increasingly, I

use my own photography and frequently explore the reoccurring themes of multiculturalism, marginalized society, and the underdog. I believe that one's

environment strongly impacts world views, self-esteem, opportunity, and potential. I aim to encompass the role of listener, nurturer, initiator, and creator.

Biography

William Talenti (b. 1976) is an award winning American visual artist and educator living and working in Tampa, Florida, USA. Talenti's artistic educational background

has transported across the globe, studying fine art in cities as diverse as Pittsburgh, Rome, Prague, Philadelphia, Tampa, and Tokyo. His international experiences and

observations continually inform his practice with poetic, meticulously executed works that reverberate with intriguingly thought-provoking motifs. His work has been

widely exhibited, both nationally and internationally including: The Consulate General of Japan - New York, Hiroshima, Japan, La Arnaldo Da Brescia Gallery, Rome,

Italy, The Helios Gallery - Pittsburgh and The Shimberg Playhouse Tampa, USA. Talenti has also been featured in numerous American publications including Creative

Loafing, 83 degrees Media, Observer News, Tampa Tribune, Pittsburgh City Paper, Weekly Planet, St. Petersburg Times, and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Exhibition History (CV)