Xio Xiomaro

Artist Statement

Triptych to Peace is a collection of 30 photographs featuring serene patterns of shapes, colors and details appearing in open spaces and culturally significant architectural sites, which are easily overlooked. The photographs were created by New York artist Xiomáro (pronounced SEE-oh-MAH-ro) at locations in the northeastern region of North America over a five year period ranging from U.S. National Park sites to his own backyard. Xio is a Visiting Artist at Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut and his work is actively exhibited at state and federal government offices, galleries and universities such as Harvard and Brigham Young.

The presentation of the images was inspired by the relaxed scene of Eishosai Choki's pentatych, Enjoying Cool Air on a Pleasure Boat (circa 1789-1801). Rather than having five images, Xio used three images - a triptych - which was a common format for European altar paintings during the Middle Ages. The three panels, hinged together for easy folding and transport, communicated important stories to an illiterate populace to provoke contemplation and introspection.

Today's predominantly literate society means that the images in Xio's 10 triptychs can be more abstract ...

New York University School of Law
Manhattanville College

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Oyster Bay Historical Society
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