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Egidio Antonaccio is a realistic impressionist
whose paintings express his love of nature. Most
of his paintings are of gardens and paths; some
are simple, some elaborate, but we always see
multi-colored flowers of spring, summer or fall in
his work. The trails used in his landscapes are a
trademark... they wind and turn and disappear
leaving us wondering where they go. The trees
and objects in the distance seem to be in a
misty atmosphere and the sun plays a great
part in his paintings, casting shadows on the
paths and flowers depicting different times
of the day.
Egidio Antonaccio is a man gifted with a rare
talent. Having studied with some of the great
Italian masters of fine art, he has developed a
brilliant and commanding style. Born in
Castelluccio, Italy in 1954, he graduated from
the Institute of Fine Art in 1973 in Castrovillari,
Italy. Then in 1978, he graduated with honors
from the academy of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy.
After immigrating to the United States, his talent
was discovered by the acclaimed landscapist,
Edward Szmyd. His technique is light and
delicate and his themes are romantic and
gentle; each painting evokes feelings of strength,
grace and wonderment. From floral gardens,
richly foliaged and filled with summer scents, to
vast panoramic views of hillsides and valleys,
Antonaccio is multi-talented with ingenious
imagination. Some of his pieces suggest a story
or theme and some stand alone with their
flawless beauty.
He has always been and continues to be open
to new influences in his painting. The realistic
detail of surrealist instructors, the manipulation
of light from the impressionist school, the
landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains of
North Carolina, and the view that he sees
outside his window in his garden all influence
his work. But whatever his intention or message
to the viewer, each artwork comes from the
heart of Antonaccio, his legacy to this
generation and those yet to follow.
Egidio Antonaccio is published by Bentley
House Fine Art Publisher of Walnut Creek &
distributed worldwide.
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