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Cordell Cordaro Modernist Abstract Painting "Smoking at a desk"

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Cordell Cordaro Large Modernist Abstract Painting titled "Smoking at a desk" Wonderful use of color and negative space. Cordaro was born and raised in Rochester NY. He is a father and a husband and for over 14 years he’s worked as a full-time artist while also advocating for other artist entrepreneurs. Recently, Cordell created work with his father for two online exhibitions: “It’s Such a Cliche” (2021) and “Coalesce” (2019). He has exhibited in numerous solo and collaborative exhibitions including “Wizard of Oz” solo exhibition (Metropolitan 2019), “Indelible Reflections” w/ Jason Barber (2018), “Quiet Nobility” (Makers Gallery, 2017), “Cordaro/Hodge” collaborative exhibition with artist Nate Hodge (Metropolitan, 2016), and “Ride-it” (Rochester Contemporary Art Center, 2015). Every year Cordell sells his work at numerous outdoor festivals including local shows such as Clothesline and Corn Hill. Through the years Cordell has achieved success selling his work both nationally and internationally. When Cordell is not painting he is still putting his creativity to use. In 2020 Cordell collaborated with Rochester City Ballet to create a short film titled “Isolation” exploring quarantine during COVID. In 2019 Cordell’s art was on the cover of Neuron Magazine Volume 104/Number 1. He is the creator of the art magazine Art House Press (2015-2018), which saw national distribution with Barnes and Nobles in 2017. He has also created clothing and digital set designs for the Rochester City Ballet including, “Sleeping Beauty”, “All That Jazz” and “Little Red". In addition Co-directed the production "Cordaro World" for the Fringe Festival in 2014 & 2016. In 2015 Cordell was interviewed for WXXI’s Arts in Focus. In 2010 Cordell created the Corn Hill poster. Cordell has also dabbled in film and is currently working on a local documentar
  • Creator:
    Juliano Cordano (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1062443896532

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