"Artist Statement"
" Tony Viscardi "
My mediums of brushed aluminum and neon come from a lifelong fascination with interchanging lights and the love of Art Deco design. Many of my sculptures evolve from a desire to see layers and shapes incorporated into my passion for contemporary design. My more recent passion is the development of outdoor monumental sculptures. Monumental sizes of 7ft. to 2 stories high have given me the self-gratification that many artists only desire. These sculptures in both public and private locations are one of my dreams come true. Along the way in my artist career I have adapted other mediums into my primary focus of aluminum and neon. Glass, fabric, marble, mirrors, water and Plexiglas are a few that I have enjoyed creating with. I continue to “play” with other forms and incorporate them into my creations.
Each piece is created daily with an artistic approach. The machinery I use is often viewed as industrial and lifeless. Using a plasma cutter, jigsaw, grinders, sanding discs, slip roller, and Brake (metal cutting device) are often what companies, factories and industries use. Machinery of this sort is not thought of often in the art world. Creating art with these devices is a fascinating way to spend my days. I enjoy seeing my various sanding techniques cause the metal to “come to life”. Neon incorporated into some of these pieces gives each work a glowing beauty. Some are subtle with backlit colors shining through while others are stark and vibrant. My clients who collect my art pieces as well as the companies who’ve sought commissions are fascinated with the creations as they are often viewed as “jewelry” that enhances their location.
I began my art career years ago splattering paints on canvas. I found metal to be fascinating while exploring different mediums and became amazed that such an industrial form could be transformed into a work of art. Metal becoming contemporary art that designers incorporate into residences and businesses is a reality I enjoy each day. America is made of entrepreneurs who had a dream. Being a self taught artist who began in my garage and created my way into a studio allowed me to leave my factory career of ten years during 2003. Creating artwork is my career and passion. Traveling to art shows across the country is one of the joys that allow me to share a piece of my world with my collectors. Commissioning sculptures for both businesses and residences allows me to place pieces in parts of the world I may never travel too. Both of these endeavors in my artist career have created the reality of “The American Dream” for myself. Regardless if the piece is for an individual or a corporation, when others enjoy my work that creates my success.
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My mediums of brushed aluminum and neon come from a lifelong fascination with interchanging lights and the love of Art Deco design. My sculptures evolve from a desire to see layers and shapes incorporated into my passion for contemporary design. Along the way in my artist career I have adapted other mediums into my primary focus of aluminum and neon. Glass, fabric, mirrors, water, and Plexiglas are a few that I have enjoyed creating with. I continue to "play" with other forms and incorporate them into my creations.
Each piece is created daily with an artistic approach. The machinery I use is often viewed and industrial and lifeless. Using a plasma cutter, jigsaw, grinders and sanding discs are often what companies, factories and industries use. Creating art with these devices is a fascinating way to spend my days. I enjoy seeing my various sanding techniques cause the metal to "come to life". Neon incorporated into some of these pieces gives each work a glowing beauty. Some are subtle with backlit colors shining through while others are stark and vibrant. My clients who collect my art pieces are fascinated with the creation as they are often viewed as "jewelry for the wall".
I began my art career years ago splattering paints on canvas. I found metal to be fascinating while exploring different mediums and became amazed that such an industrial form could be transformed into a work of art. Metal becoming contemporary art that designers incorporate into residences and businesses is a reality I enjoy each day. America is made of entrepreneurs who had a dream. Being a self-taught artist who began in my garage and created my way into a studio allowed me to leave my factory career of 10 years during 2003. Creating artwork is my career and my passion. Traveling to art shows across the country allows me to share a piece of my world with collectors. When others enjoy my work that creates my success.
"Accomplishments"
National Podcast Interview- Rocket 15.Com "15 Minutes With Tony Viscardi" Podcast / April Archives
Television Interview - "Viscardi's Solo Show" - Jim Bollock Fox 41
Juror- National / KY PTA Reflections student art program
Feature Story- "Living Metal" By Brian Harris - The Ville Magazine
Story- The Courier Journal Newspaper Lou KY - " One Man Show"
Television Interview- "St James Court Art Show" - Darrin Adams fox 41
Purchase Award- LowerTown Fine Arts Festival
Second place- Featured Artist "Homearoma 2004"
Feature Story- Velocity Magazine - "What I'm Into"
Story- Leo Magazine - "Viscardi's Art & More"
Story- The Evening News- Indiana "Viscardi Shows Works"
Television News Show- "The worlds Largest Sunglasses" Whas 11
Television news Show- "Viscardi does it Big" Wave TV-3
Featured Artist- "Home Expo" - Indiana show 2004
Tony Viscardi
