Philip J Cianci

Living a dual existence in the parallel universes of creativity and technology, splitting my time between New York City and my Frog Hill Creative Sanctuary, in Lake Peekskill, NY, I am forging a body of work exemplifying the intelligent fusion of technology and art, subscribing to the creative premise: Why do it if it has been done before? My creative R&D is a lifelong pursuit of uniquely innovative creative expression.

I am developing generative synesthetic audio visual art. Color selection is directly derived from the harmonic relationships between musical note-class and its extension to a color wheel. () The music is composed of computer assisted algorithmically generated sequences of notes and timing relationships tempered by human aesthetic considerations. () Audio is interpreted by computer code that is a customized implementation of Processing.js and produces the algorithmically generated video.

My professional career in television media systems technology has permitted me to develop my artistic “vision” free from the restrictions of the contemporary art and commercial music worlds. ()

Stylistically, I am experimenting with multiple mediums on sundry surfaces augmented by the use of electronic components, glitter, glass ...

NYU: Art Business

Pace University: Computer Science

Collections:
The Sarnoff Collection, Technical College of New Jersey
HDTV Archive, Smithsonian Institution

Noteworthy Shows:
Viridian Artists 30th Annual International Juried Exhibition (2019)
Art Angler, New York, NY (2012 HDTV Book Launch)
The Washington Arts Club, Washington DC (2012)
Computer History Museum, Stanford University (2007)
EExhibition, Red Ink Studios, San Francisco, CA (2007)
ESPN Employee Art Show, Bristol, CT (2005)

Special Events and Venues:
Garrison Art Center, Garrison, NY, Artist on Location silent auction (1992-present)
Chelsea Yacht Club, Chelsea, NY during annual Regatta (1993)
Westchester County Club, Pro Shop during “Westchester Classic” PGA Event (1992)
Beekman Golf Course, Beekman NY, permanent exhibition (1988)

The 1990s:
Represented by: The River Gallery, Irvington, NY

National Juried Exhibits:
Audubon Artists, The National Arts Club, NYC
Mari Galleries, Mamaroneck, NY
Mamaroneck Artist's Guild, Westbeth Gallery, NYC
National Shows & Gallery Displays
Boston Corporate Art, Boston, MA
Alexandria, VA; Washington DC
Westport, CT
Rhinebeck, Cooperstown, Cold Spring & West Hampton Beach, NY
New York City Shows (solo or group)
Art Expo, Javitts Center
Jadite Galleries
ZZ Gallery
Ward-Nasse Galle...