The Artwork of Fortunato (Fred) Mannarino has long been recognized as one of the finer practitioners of his art, acclaimed as a 'painter's painter'. Fred, a native New Yorker, graduated from the School of Art & Design, and subsequently studied at the School of Industrial Arts; the Art Student's League; NY University where he attended classes given by Stephano Cusomano; and, privately studied with Dick Ralph. Fred was just 16 when he won his first national art exhibition award, securing first place for his ceramic sculpture titled John the Baptist. A contemporary artist, often described as one of the few cubistic painters around, he's garnered numerous awards, credits and praise from professional art critics and art lovers alike. Serious art collectors around the country and abroad have acquired a great number of his works. At competitive showings Fred most always receives awards from the judging, frequently being honored with Best of Show. During a recent month-long visit to Italy and France, where he absorbed the sights and recharged his creative juices, gathering material and inspiration for future works, Fred was invited to exhibit at a gallery in Capri and at another in Paris.
In the finest tradition of the true professional artist who loves his craft, Fred has developed and mastered his own distinctly unique cubistic style, through which he continues to experiment and evolve his art. By acute study of Mattise and other painters of Fauvism and the Blue Rider School, such as Dufy, Kadinsky, Van Dongen, Munters & Jawlensky, he has compiled a diverse and appealing palette: a blending of warm and cool bright primary colors and rich hues are transformed into a subtle prismatic rainbow. Fred's technique applies the science of cubism; an attempt at reducing natural forms to basic geometric shapes, which often presents different aspects of objects in the same composition, e.g., side and front views alike. He works from realism, often starting with a series of sketch drawings until satisfied with the overall composition. This is then slowly transformed into a painting through a crystallization of design, form, texture and color, converting this to his own distinctly unique cubistic style. Following in the historical tradition of a master artist, Fred is currently teaching basic painting and promoting the use of colors to his students.
All American Exhibit- Artists representation that is typical of anything, anywhere in the United States!
Every day American people and every day American things in everyday American places, in our everyday American lives interpreted by our very own local artists! Whether it is red, white and blue, or the beautiful amber waves of grain over our scenic blue and green landscapes, majestic mountains, blue shining seas or grey washed gothic-like cities, you know, there is so much beauty, in this country we call home!
For the first time The Red Apple School, in New Port Richey, will be exhibiting in the student gallery. The Red Apple School Mission: To educate developmentally disabled adults through the absorption of knowledge and experience, while nurturing the individual’s potential in any subject matter that enriches life-style goals with survival, social and independent living skills.
