CHARLES PALMINTERI
Charles Palminteri is a bold, abstract painter of the "action" school. Many of
his works are purchased by architects for office buildings and executive homes
in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Florida. Mr. Palminteri has exhibited
at Trafalgar Galleries, Inner Visions, Abelew Galleries and Foote, Cone &
Belding.
Palminteri uses a variety of styles and approaches in an abstract impressionist
framework. Some are large bold patterns and shapes developed from Japanese Kanji
and Hiragana calligraphy. The stark contrast of these shapes in their background
sets up a tension between the negative and positive areas that demand attention
from the viewer. In other works, Palminteri's lines are soft and flowing. With
a series of undercoatings, he achieves a luminosity of color and light. His shapes
lead the viewer into a maze of dreams and fantasy. No matter how soft the lines
and shapes, the overall message is strong and clear. His three-dimensional artwork
ranges from garden size stainless steel sculptures to table top, wall and ceiling
art created from mixed media and computer components.
