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Anthony Mastromatteo"There Is No Room For Subtle Things" trompe l'oeil oil painting of comic clips2024
2024
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"There Is No Room For Subtle Things" is a trompe l'oeil oil painting of comic clips taped to a red wall.
Recently, it feels like there is no room for complexity in our world. You either are on one side of an argument or the other. No compromise. No understanding. Whether it is a personal argument, social issue, or political stance, you must choose a side and stick to it. Subtlety is often met with confusion, anger, misunderstanding, and impatience.
Mastromatteo vents his frustration on this topic in There is No Room for Subtle Things. He shows two men fighting in a comic clipping, copied six times. Comics often don’t show subtlety, making this medium perfect for what Mastromatteo is trying to convey. The comic clippings are folded between the two men in each version, highlighting the divide between two sides. They shout the very general “Oh yeah?” - “Yeah!”
As a whole, we notice that the clippings create a big X. On top of the red it resembles a stop sign, or DO NOT ENTER sign. Mastromatteo feels that he (and others who share his love of subtlety) are not welcomed in this world where there is no room for subtle things.
We like to see this painting as a reminder to embrace the complexities that exist in every argument, idea, and opinion rather than ignoring them. We think it would create a more harmonious world. Is that too optimistic?
Framed in black floating frame
signed on back
The arts have been an integral part of Anthony Mastromatteo’s life for over 25 years. A Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Princeton University in 1992 led to a five year position at Christie’s auction house in New York City in the American Paintings, 19th Century Paintings and Maritime Paintings and Objects departments. As his exposure to the art world expanded he began studying the practice of art after work at the Art Student’s League in New York City. In 1997 he made the transition to full-time art study at the Water Street Atelier, a school of art practice based on the methodology of the French Academy and the French atelier system of the 18th and 19th centuries, under the tutelage of Jacob Collins. In 2002 he finished his studies and made the transition to working as a professional artist. He has worked solely as an artist since that time. He currently has representation with galleries in New York City, Los Angeles and Cleveland.
Anthony currently resides with his wife and daughter, Stella and Alba, in Akron, Ohio.
- Creator:Anthony Mastromatteo (1970, American)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Sag Harbor, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: MAS-0070631stDibs: LU389315165832
Anthony Mastromatteo
The arts have been an integral part of Anthony Mastromatteo’s life for over 25 years. A Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Princeton University in 1992 led to a five year position at Christie’s auction house in New York City in the American Paintings, 19th Century Paintings and Maritime Paintings and Objects departments. As his exposure to the art world expanded he began studying the practice of art after work at the Art Student’s League in New York City. In 1997 he made the transition to full-time art study at the Water Street Atelier, a school of art practice based on the methodology of the French Academy and the French atelier system of the 18th and 19th centuries, under the tutelage of Jacob Collins. In 2002 he finished his studies and made the transition to working as a professional artist. He has worked solely as an artist since that time. He currently has representation with galleries in New York City, Los Angeles and Cleveland. Anthony currently resides with his wife and daughter, Stella and Alba, in Akron, Ohio.
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