Art Reviews
VINCENT J. NARDONE: ART REVIEW
”VISIONARY EXPRESSIONS”
Gary T. Erbe
“Listed Artist”
“Guest Curator”
“President Emeritus - Allied Artists of America, NY”
In viewing a body of work by Vincent Nardone, one can sense a unified effort to present American art in a new way. His art reflects his life and his approach to painting is in a sense revolutionary. The essence of his art captures the true spirit of life through free and spontaneous gestures. Nardone’s paintings capture the powerful effects of a transformation from his highly keyed palette to his painting surface, resulting in an exciting phenomenon permeated in vibrant hues of colors. His paintings also exhibit an emphasis on his interest in abstract art, and so much more for he is also a modern day explorer, always searching for new ways of expanding his technical virtuosity.
In recent years, Vincent has taken a more scientific approach to his ground breaking art by studying in depth the evolution of Casein, his preferred medium. His experimentation has resulted in perhaps the most scholarly written undertaking of a medium which dates back to ancient times. I highly commend him for his dedication to his art.
I have personally known Vincent Nardone for over 50 years. He is a true champion of art and supportive of his fellow artists. Vincent is a man of great depth, honesty and character.
Those fortunate to view Vincent’s paintings will respond enthusiastically. The raw power of his poignant work will leave you with a memorable impression for many years to come.
VINCENT J. NARDONE ART REVIEW
SACRED PLACES: The Art of Vincent Nardone
…..By Tova Navarra…..
Artist, Art Historian, Author of “New Jersey Artists Through Time”
……….Former Art Critic, Asbury Park Press, NJ…………..
Vincent Nardone’s artworks, from impressionistic to totally abstract, reveal coastal, marine and landed natural forms as sacred places---marshes, swamps, sunsets, inlets, riversides, tides , winds, ponds, sky, trees, ocean-----largely inspired by the New Jersey Shore and neighboring regions.
Yes, the viewer recognizes Nardone’s images even through his intellectually and spiritually filtered vision. Some of the works, such as “Marine Life Spirit” and “Floral Dynamics,” seem to be happy explosions. Other works seem either crisp and compelling or soft flashes and mysteriously cloaked (such as “Rhythms On The Metedeconk”). Whether acrylic, pastel or mixed media, Nardone creates inexplicably beautiful paintings. If the works could speak, viewers might hear RUN! SING! Dance! Wait! Glow! Hush! Whoosh! Pow! If viewers followed the instructions, they are rewarded with rushes and rhythms only Nardone’s nature can give.
One of the best characteristics of Nardone’s work is an allure that is energetic, textured and layered. He can lead the viewer’s eye to a sort of “looking Glass” reality without compromising one hair on the head of abstraction. His colors ago deep or subdued, but whichever palette, in each work he conjures up myriad emotions---mostly the feeling of stepping onto sacred ground or dipping a toe in blessed waters. In sum, Vincent Nardone is an artist’s artist who taps into the joy of all life. And this, of course, is the artist’s job well done.
