John D. Antone
Exhibiting Artist
United States Embassy, Rome, Italy
Tri Mission Art Gallery
May, 2016
United States Embassy, Rome, Italy
Tri Mission Art Gallery
May, 2016
Bio
Based in the USA and Europe, John D. Antone's sculpture is collected internationally. He is from a family of artists and artists at heart. Born in Washington, DC, he majored in sculpture at Virginia Commonwealth University, still ranked #1 in sculpture- by US News & World Report. Afterwards, Antone was bestowed a full scholarship for graduate study at California Institute of the Arts where John Baldessari, world renowned conceptual artist was the teacher that most influenced him. He has had many exhibitions in established galleries in Europe and the US. Currently, Atelje Galerija in Slovenia and Stefan Bartsch in Munich exhibit his work. He was the first US artist ever invited to exhibit in the 25 year history of the European Commission's international cultural programs in Brussels. Grant honors include: CEC ArtsLink Fellowship, Virginia Museum Foundation Professional Fellowship and a Fulbright Grant arranged by the US Department of State. Currently, Antone looks forward to being an artist in residence in Paris at Cite des Arts in 2016. |
Artist Statement
"In nature a supreme harmony can be found for all people around the world to admire. Created by gathering branches through walks in the forest and then transformed into bronze, my sculptures invite us to reflect on the beauty of the natural world and our humanity. I often use the universal symbol of the house in my work as a means to evoke thought. Nature, dreams and art have no boundaries. Peace, harmony and freedom are awaiting for us to discover in each other and our world through contemplation of what is beautiful." |