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| Window of God, Budapest Etching |
Artist Statement:
Photography is key to the creation of my etchings because the images I employ originate from my original drawings, which are based on my own photographs, as well as from the images I find in the digital archives of universities, historical societies, libraries, and museums. I strive to create bridges between the metaphysical and physical perceptions of reality via a focus on the ordinary to unveil the extraordinary. Bio: Jerry (Gerard) Di Falco—born on September 26, 1952 in Camden, New Jersey—holds a BFA in art from Rutgers University (1974) and an MS in Studio Art (Painting) and Curatorial Science (1985) from Philadelphia’s Drexel University. He has worked as a full time Visual Artist since 1990, and previously worked as a Museum Curator and University Lecturer. Di Falco has exhibited his art in over 450 museum and gallery shows since 1974. His accolades include Philadelphia’s Award in Arts and Culture (2007); a Fellowship Grant from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation in New York City ($30,000; 2002); and two Artist’s Grants from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (one in 1992 and the first in 1987). He has lived in New York City, San Diego, and Madrid (Spain); and, currently resides in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. His works are represented on-line by Saatchi Gallery (Los Angeles and London). |
