Anthony Mazzone

Anthony Peter Mazzone was born January 2, 1945 in the small town of Gioiosa Jonica di Reggio Calabria, Italy. In 1954 his family immigrated to Canada and settled in Toronto.

As a young man I was interested in art but never had the opportunity to attend and enjoy an art class. I was inspired by the great masters such as Caravaggio, Rubens and Botticelli. Being self taught I went through the agonizing process of trial and error. I was also told by accomplished artists not to take lessons as it would create a confused state of mind.

My experiments in painting started with still life and landscapes, which in later years allowed me to be able to paint and copy the great masters. Since then I developed techniques which allowed me to have my own different form of style and media.

I enjoy working on several pieces at a time. I compare colours and experiment in developing new creative ideas. The sense of movement and drama with cool and warm colours creates the illusion of a multi dimensional surface. It's an inspiration in exploring form and colour.

I studied music as a teenager, still play my keyboard every day and that seems to recharge a sense of creative energy. Colours are also my keyboard as they emphasize movement ...

Frame of Mind, Toronto 2013-2014
Abbazia di Pomposa, Italy 2011
Palazzo Bellini, Comacchio, Italy 2011
Mittica Gallery, Toronto 2004 - 2005
Robert Mede Gallery, Toronto 2004
Galleria Adonis, Toronto 2004
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Toronto 2004
Edward Gardens, Toronto 2002
Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto 2001
Mazzone Art Gallery, Toronto 1998 -2003