Stephen Cefalo - Contemporary figurative realist paintings
When I look at a great work of art I find the artist at play. I follow the painter’s hand through a carefully constructed framework in which accidental discoveries are made. Digressions of shape, color and texture react against one another, but without losing sight of that initial spark that fueled the idea. Each work is a small journey and a record of one’s experiences. My recent body of paintings represents a continual longing for a more deeply meaningful visual experience. I am interested in exploring universal human themes within the context of ordinary subjects such as family, friends or other figures in spaces. In my observations, I may often find surreal qualities, but choose to ground them in feasible context. Although most of my major work possesses a narrative element, I prefer not to convey specific narratives, but work toward the sense of a collective memory. I prefer a naturalistic approach to the form as a means of maintaining the intimacy of the experience to the beholder. By use of implied spaces, I find opportunity to exploit the psychological aspects of the content. I find the juxtaposition of utilizing aspects of pre-20th Century painting in a contemporary context a relevant and intriguing dynamic.
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Vivienne with Lamb | Oil on Panel | 24" x 16"
A Feast With Friends | Oil on Canvas | 40" x 30"
Testing the Reels | Oil on Canvas | 20" x 16"
Counting to a Thousand | Oil on Canvas | 24" x 18"
The Kids (Family Portrait) | Oil on Linen | 76" x 84"
Late Afternoon Chai | Oil on Canvas | 48" x 36"
Room 1105 | Oil on Canvas | 20" x 16"
Prophetess | Oil on Wood | 37" x 20"
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Comment by Vassilis Matsaidonis — March 15, 2008 @ 8:03 am