James A. DePietro's resourceful, imaginative art exhibits a refreshingly original synthesis of ideas that energize the mind like an entertaining puzzle. Whether he is expertly exploring light, color and form or putting his own spin on a wide range of topics, his work weaves its way through enchanted realms that delight and surprise viewers.
Immediately, the chromatic intensity of the work makes a strong impression. However, sensitive seeing reveals a mindfulness and purpose that transports the onlooker far beyond the initial impact of the pieces. With sublimity and masterful ease, DePietro's cleverly aggregated images lead us through a wide variety of terrain. Humorous, environmental, playful and political themes leave their imprint without a trace of heavy-handed manipulation.
As a teenager, he found joy and purpose through the act of creation. His love of the arts led to a 35-year career as a teacher in the Bethlehem Area School District. DePietro underscored an appreciation for the arts with his students and, throughout the years, remained an avid advocate of other artists' work. He says, “Giving back to the community via my art endeavors is important to me.”
When asked about the things that exert an influence on him as a creator, he replies, “A poem. A painting. A conversation between friend and strangers. Stories that I've read, places that I've been, songs or quotes that I've heard, things that I see around me. All of these various stimuli, directly or indirectly, influence and inspire my creative process. They allow me to envision my artwork and help to convey my message about contemporary issues in our ever-changing world.”
His award-winning work continues to invigorate shows throughout the area.
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