Vincent Pomilio

Memory Wall

2022

Trained in traditional venetian plaster, Vincent employs a unique material approach to his work, creating pieces by carefully layering, carving, coloring, and burnishing. This proces...

Trained in traditional venetian plaster, Vincent employs a unique material approach to his work, creating pieces by carefully layering, carving, coloring, and burnishing. This proces...

Trained in traditional venetian plaster, Vincent employs a unique material approach to his work, creating pieces by carefully layering, carving, coloring, and burnishing. This proces...

Trained in traditional venetian plaster, Vincent employs a unique material approach to his work, creating pieces by carefully layering, carving, coloring, and burnishing. This proces...

Trained in traditional venetian plaster, Vincent employs a unique material approach to his work, creating pieces by carefully layering, carving, coloring, and burnishing. This proces...

Trained in traditional venetian plaster, Vincent employs a unique material approach to his work, creating pieces by carefully layering, carving, coloring, and burnishing. This proces...

Colorful abstract geometric painting in various shades of red, orange, green and blue, with accents of white, black, pink and light yellow "Partly Perpendicular", made by Hudson Vall...

Abstract Geometric square mixed media painting on panel in colorful shades with aqua, yellow, pink, light green, and red on a background of brown with yellow highlights Big Little #1...

Big Little 119 (Striped Abstract Geometric Painting in Tones of Blue & Red) by Vincent Pomilio Colorful abstract painting on panel made with mixed media in tones of Yellow Pink & bu...

Modern, abstract mixed media painting on canvas in shades of bright teal, turquoise, yellow, and green 40 x 30 inches acrylic, pigmented plaster, wax on canvas Ready to hang as is. Vincent Pomilio is master when it comes to color composition. His abstractions on canvas and wood panel come to life with the most brilliant, yet unexpected color combinations. This mid century modern style abstract painting exemplifies Pomilio celebrated technique of combing vibrant shades of acrylic paint, pigmented plaster, and encaustic. The painting's complexity is made possible through the use of multiple layers of acrylic and plaster. Here the artist begins with an under-layer of teal acrylic paint and then sections off each cross hatching pattern in varying shades of pale yellow, purple, teal, green, and turquoise. Details of gestural splatters of green paint compliments the surface while a final coat of encaustic medium creates an elegant, matte finish. The sides of the abstract geometric painting are painted a dark royal blue, so no framing is necessary. The work is equipped with sturdy wire and is ready to hang. About the artist: Vincent Pomilio specializes in all painting media, canvas, paper and wooden panel. A visit to his studio in the bustling neighborhood of Manhattan’s Greenwich Village offers a unique insight into the artist’s process of his own art making. The right brain dominates here; skillful use of color, shape, line and scale are discovered via intuition, experimentation and quarter turns of the canvas. Pomilio has occupied this bohemian artist’s pad since his school days ended at New York University in 1978 and it is here that he continues to paint to this day. Abstractions of color explosions are harmoniously composed using a combination of acrylic, wax, pigmented plaster and marble dust to build up surfaces and introduce texture. “In the end, the challenge is to know when to stop,” says Pomilio. The result is a stunningly complex and layered composition of color that one could interpret as an aerial landscape view or motifs that resemble woven baskets. When it comes to abstractions, the artist rationalizes, “If you see it, it is there.” At one point in his career, Pomilio felt he was struggling to successfully produce small paintings using the scaled patterns that was common in his work. This prompted a new series - the Big-Little series – which encompasses a study of big images on a small scale. By introducing a degree of ‘minimalism’ he could explore color relationships while magnifying techniques used on larger canvases. The effect this project had on his work flow was one of renewed energy and confidence. He could complete a painting much quicker than with the larger canvases, allowing him to try various solutions and expel creative energy in a focused way. Earlier this year, he completed the 100th 12 x 12 inch painting in the series. This exhibit will feature #100 (as well as #99 and #98), highlighting other selections from this series in addition to select medium and larger paintings on canvas. Vincent Pomilio is represented by the seller based in Hudson, NY. EDUCATION 1973 Kutztown State University, Kutztown, PA, BFA - Painting 1976 New York University, NY, Graduate Studies - Painting 1976 TylerSchool of Art, Elkins Park, PA, Graduate Studies - Paint Selected SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2015 Paintings, Lemonade Stand...

Vertical, brightly colored abstract painting in various shades of red and pink with accents of light yellow, orange, white, and black "It's Not You It's Me" made by Hudson Valley art...

Large, brightly colored abstract geometric painting in various shades of red, pink, and peach with accents of mint green, teal, blue, yellow, white and black. "Memory Wall #6" made ...