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This painting will be at Danforth Art Museum in Framingham from June 7th - August 2nd 2015
For directions go to: danforthart.org

CURATURIAL SPOTLIGHT
JOHN PROVENZANO
Profiled, 2009
Acrylic on canvas
NFS

Provenzano’s artwork combines painting, an ancient form of communication, with social media, a new and constantly changing form of communication. In Profiled, figurative painting mixes with modern references such as barcode and text referring to one’s profile. This work shows multiple ideas stemming from this man’s head. Some ideas, such as the text referring to “profile” and “settings,” are concrete references to social media. The stray black lines or the patches of color reflect parts of the mind that are less focused, and based in emotion. This contrast captures Provenzano’s goal of combining old and new in his works.

Provenzano works mainly in Boston, close to where he was born. After receiving his Master’s degree in fine arts from Boston University in 1990, Provenzano studied under sculptor John Wilson, who he attributes as having changed his life and gave him direction in his artwork. He also draws inspiration from musicians such as John Coltrane, who, like Provenzano, work to translate the feelings and experiences of the artist into a physical and representable form.

Acclaimed Dorchester Artist John Provenzano Gets Painting Selected For A Curatorial Spotlight At Danforth Art Museum/School in Framingham MA




Boston’s own John Provenzano (www.johnprovenzano.com). Provenzano’s art integrates a mix of images, symbols, patterns and text into highly energetic and powerful paintings. Provenzano paints richly colored canvases and finds inspiration in music. His paintings are in numerous collections and can be seen in galleries along the East Coast. Provenzano’s work has appeared on Channel 7 and Channel 25 News when Julianna and Manny Ramirez were featured. Interior designers, including noted designer, Dennis Duffy, have either used Provenzano’s paintings or commissioned work for their clients. In 2005, he was included in the “Director’s Pick” exhibition at the Judi Rotenberg Gallery in Boston. Recently, he has exhibited his work at the "Art Hole" in South Boston, MA. Provenzano’s work can also be seen in the movie Mermaids.




Danforth Art Museum/School exhibited Provenzano’s painting titled, “Profiled” in the “Community Of Artists” exhibit that was on view this summer. The painting is from Provenzano’s series, featuring a series of paintings layered with images containing references to the government, war, race, religion and the text and symbols of daily life, such as Twitter and Facebook messages, caution tape, bar codes and even song lyrics.

This painting will be at the Danforth Art Museum in Framingham, MA from June 9th until August 4th. There are several exhibits from many different artists going on at that time. Hope you can make it.
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For more information go to: 
www.danforthmuseum.org 

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2023    From the Monastery                        Spoke Gallery, Boston MA

2021    Gallery Talk                                        Spoke Gallery, Boston MA

2019   New England Collective X              Galetea Fine Art, Boston MA

2019   Home                                                  Monastero Di San Girolamo, Tuscany, Italy

2018   Silence                                                Monastero Di San Girolamo, Tuscany, Italy

2018   Catamount Juried Exhibition         Johnsbury, VT

2017   27                                                        Spoke Gallery, Boston MA

2015   Opening Reception                         Flaneur Gallery, Wehnam MA

2014   Community of Artists                       Danforth Museum, Framingham MA

2013   Community of Artists                       Danforth Museum, Framingham MA

2011   Work in Progress                             First Street Collaborative, Boston MA

2010   Boston Arts Fundraiser                   Arts and Business Council, Boston MA

2008   New Art, New President                 First Street Collaborative, Boston MA

2006   Recent Paintings                              Metropolitan Pavilion, New York NY

2005   Gallery Picks                                     Rotenberg Gallery, Boston MA

2005   Group Exhibition                             Akillian Gallery, Canton MA

2004   Group Exhibition                             Market Gallery, Boston MA

2004   Group Exhibition                             CMC Gallery, South Boston MA

2003   Steel and Canvas                             Rotenberg Gallery, Boston MA

2000   Flags                                                  Rotenberg Gallery, Boston MA

1999   Emerging Artists                              Rotenberg Gallery, Boston MA

1996   Lacombe and Provenzano             GSU Gallery, Boston MA

1994   Provenzano                                       R.M. Bradley Inc., Boston MA

1994   Provenzano                                       Prudential Realty, Boston MA

1992   Group Exhibition                              Per Tutti Gallery, Boston MA

1992   Group Exhibition                              Gallery on the Green, Lexington MA

1990   Provenzano                                       Tsai Performance Center, Boston MA

1990   Thesis Exhibition                              Boston University, Boston MA                   

1998   Works on Paper                               College of William and Mary, Williamsburg VA