Giancarlo Impiglia is widely recognized as one of the most influential artists of contemporary
Art Deco style. By boldly combining hard-edged, abstract human figures with shimmering
colors, Impiglia creates a kinetic vision that captures the rhythm of urban life. He juxtaposes
static images with carefully planned and controlled geometric patterns, suggesting movement.
This evocative imagery simultaneously conveys the joy, excitement, loneliness and
sophistication of everyday life in a bustling metropolis.
Impiglia came to New York in the mid-seventies and immediately began painting and
expressing his satirical interpretations of the hustle and glitter of New York's bourgeoisie. His
subjects span the whole spectrum of society ... a multitude of characters from every class.
With wit and perception, he defines these characters through their attire, painting suave men
in white tie and tails, as well as provocatively-dressed women at gala receptions. His figures
are faceless. Personalities are defined only by sharply drawn profiles - a subtle commentary on
the anonymity of city living.
The works of Impiglia have been extensively exhibited throughout Europe and America,
and also form an important part of many private and corporate collections. He is also
well-known for his murals which can be seen in many public places in New York City.
BIRTHPLACE: Rome, Italy
EDUCATION: Academy of Fine Arts, Rome, Italy
Artistic Lyceum, Rome, Italy
EXHIBITIONS: Rizzoli Gallery, New York, NY
Rizzoli Gallery, Chicago, IL
Renneth Gallery, Southampton, NY
Yves Arman Gallery, New York, NY
De Vorzon Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Central Gallery, Osaka, Japan
Laura Pollack, San Diego, CA
Miller Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Lincoln Center, New York, NY
Alex Rosenberg Gallery, New York, NY
Goldman-Kraft Gallery, Chicago, IL
Metropolitan Opera Guild, New York, NY
Carolyn Hill Gallery, New York, NY
Works II Gallery, Southampton, NY
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