John Benedetto

"Its all about the journey, the search for understanding and perspective". Benedetto's works are metaphors for emotions and experiences. "Images appear spontaneously in my works as I try to say whats on my mind. I find great joy in being able to project an emotion that another may understand through my art. For me, being able to express my feelings through art is a cathartic and peaceful experience." 
Born in Chicago IL. in 1958 John Benedetto explored his artistic tendencies at an early age as he grew up painting and sculpting alongside his artist mother Ellyn. There was never a time that art was not a part of his life. Outside recognition of his artistic ability started at age 13 when he won several awards for his works including a scholarship to the art institute in Chicago IL. Benedetto is a self taught intuitive artist and has mastered and enjoys working in a variety of mediums including pencil, charcoal, pastels, oil and Cast Bronze. Benedetto has developed a unique style which draws upon introspection and emotions, parelleling the Expressionists, Neoexpressionists and the Fauvists. He considers himself a pure artist, as his works evolve as raw vision straight from palate to canvas. Benedetto's work has been shown since 199...

Purdue University of Engineering, Loyola School of Dentistry

Eastwick Gallery Chicago, MK Vance Gallery Chicago, Time Gallery Chicago, Evanston Gallery Evanston,
M.A.D.S Gallery Milan