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bill leonardi
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about bill leonardi, artist and curator

My philosophy on art is that good art must create a universe in which it’s images live. Just as an author must create a setting for the characters to inhabit, a visual artist must create a space in which the forms created are believable.

I have been a professional artist for more than thirty years. For twenty years, I created fabric sculpture in collaboration with my wife Helene, and since then, I have created photographs including my Surreal Images which are multi layered photo montage works. Please check out my website listed above.

From 1996 through 2002, as a member and officer of the Alliance of Queens Artists, I juried and curated many art shows in our gallery, in libraries, in banks, and in La Guardia Airport. I always tried to be open to various mediums and styles of expression.

I enjoyed jurying this show. I thought all the submissions were of good quality, and I wish all the best of luck in your art careers.

 

BIOGRAPHY

2015- Present Represent N.Y.C. Council President Melissa Mark-Viverito on the Board of Trustees of the Brooklyn Museum.
 
1998-Present Created, exhibited, and sold my original photographs on the streets of N.Y.C. and in local galleries. Since 2010, I have created photos that are multi layered and surreal. My work can be found in many local and international collections.
 
1996-2002 Curated and juried numerous art shows in many different venues as a member and officer of the Alliance of Queens Artists based in Queens N.Y.
 
1983-1998 Began my professional art career creating sculpture in collaboration with my wife Helene. Our sculpture was shown in museums and sold in art shows and galleries.
 
1982 Married fellow artist Helene Miller.
 
1970-1983 Spent a great deal of time studying art in N.Y.C. museums while working in various retail businesses.
 
1969-1970 Taught Art in Newburgh N. Y. Schools.
 
1965-1969 Earned a degree in Art from S.U.N.Y. New Paltz. During this time, I had two photographs in a national collegiate touring exhibition, and two photographs published in the S.U.N.Y. Arts Magazine.
 
1961-1965 Began studying Photography and Art during high school in Brooklyn, N.Y.

 

 

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