Colorful work of abstract art by Joel D'Orazio using non-conventional mediums. Polyurethane toned in various colors then applied to a beautifully grained piece of mahogany board. The result resembles the plumage of a peacock.
Joel D'Orazio began his career as an architect in the 1970s then in the latter part of the century began using art as a means of meditation, The images are uncommon, yet suggest the familiar forms of nature. Although the paintings are varied in color and composition, each image is part of a logical yet highly intuitive progression of work.
Exhibitions:
2012
CROSS MACKENZIE GALLERY, Washington, DC, Group Exhibition, 'Macho', December 1 to January 5.
Edison PLACE GALLERY - Washington Sculptors Group, Washington, DC,
Group Exhibition, 'Sculpture NOW 2009', Curated by Sarah Newman, June 13 to July 14.
HILLYER ART SPACE, Washington, DC, IA&A June Retrospective, May 29 to June 29.
Sotheby's, Washington, DC, ONE MAN SHOW, March 3 to April 14.
2011
ARTERY PLAZA GALLERY, Bethesda, MD, Washington Sculptor Group, 'Sculpture NOW 2011', Group Exhibition, November 9 to Dec. 16.
McLEAN PROJECT for the ARTS, McLean, VA, Group Exhibition curated by Jayme McLellen, 'Strictly Painting', June 16 to July 30.
Zenith GALLERY, Washington, DC, Group Exhibition, Zenith Gallery's 33rd Anniversary,
'ZARTiculation', April 2 to July 3.
BLACKROCK CENTER for the ARTS, GERMANTOWN, MD, 3 PERSON EXHIBITION,
JUNE 2011 Showing Chair Sculptures.
HILLYER ARTS SPACE, Washington, DC, Group exhibition, 'Process: Reaffirmation' curated by Gina Marie Lewis, April 1 to April 29.
ARTS IN EMBASSY PROGRAM, Group Exhibition in US Ambassador's home, Copenhagen, Denmark
Zenith GALLERY, Washington, DC, ONE MAN SHOW @
1111 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 'Joel D'Orazio : Listen to Me',
Febrruary 7 to May 13.
2010
AREA 405, Baltimore, MD, group Exhibition, '41 Miles North', with Washington Sculptors
Group, October 7 to November 5.
CCBC ART GALLERY, Community College of Baltimore County, Group Exhibition, 'Kaleidoscope', curated by Marcia Bass, October 12 to November 19.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY of WASHINGTON, Washington, DC, WSG Group Exhibition curated by Jayme McLellen, 'Porous Borders', September 10 to December 6.
INDUSTRY GALLERY, Washington, DC, Group Exhibition with Campana Bros., Mark Newson, Nacho Carbonell, Peter Traag...
Category
Early 2000s American Paintings