"OUT OF THE LIGHT OF DARKNESS" SOLO EXHIBIT AT SACRED GALLERY NYC!!

 "The Waking Dream"  Acrylic on Wood Panel

My solo exhibit OUT OF THE LIGHT OF DARKENESS will open on Saturday July 12th Sacred Gallery in NYC. 

http://www.sacredgallerynyc.com/craig-larotonda-out-light-darkness

Open Reception - Saturday, July 12th. 8-11pm
Exhibition on display July 12th - August 31st.

In my show "Out of The Light of Darkness," I continue to explore the theme of humanity's search for enlightenment. I see these works as transportation for the mind rooted neither in time nor place.
This series of work explores the duality and complexity of existence, searching for answers to the universal questions of its meaning. My usual cast of characters appear again: bionic, organic, flawed, idealized, monstrous and beautiful - they all tell their unusual stories about the mysteries of life.
These pieces examine the nature of consciousness, and the struggles of humanity. Reality is much more than what we perceive with our five senses, and they don't necessarily give us the "whole" story. I'm engaged by the spaces in-between; like the passage between life and death which plays as a continuous theme in my artwork.

"THE STUFF OF DREAMS"- HOSFORD & LAROTONDA

I'm happy to announce my next big show- "THE STUFF OF DREAMS" A two person show with Mark Hosford at the Cathy and Jesse Marion Gallery.
I will have 36 pieces in the show including recent paintings, sculpture and illustrations.

The Stuff of Dreams: Hosford and LaRotonda

Opening Reception Friday, February 28th, 2014
7:00 - 9:00 PM

Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery
SUNY Fredonia - Rockefeller Arts Center

Please join us to celebrate the opening with music and refreshments and casual conversations with the artists.

Exhibition continues through March 30.

"BOUND REQUIEM SHOW" at Last Rites Gallery

 

"Sangre Del Vampiro"  14" x 9" x 3" Mixed Media 

 



Artist Michael Mararian has curated a group exhibit of works inspired by books to be presented by Last Rites Galllery in NYC.  I made a sculpture from an antique book for the show.  The title is "Sangre del Vampiro" (Blood of The Vampire) which is loosely inspired by late 1800's vampire protection kits.   The opening reception is on Saturday December 14th, 2013 from 7-11pm.
Come check it out!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/136944553172482/

When	Sat, December 14,7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Where	Last Rites Gallery,511 West 33rd St. New York City
Admission	Free
Description	"Bound Requiem" Guest Curated by Michael Mararian Opening Reception: Saturday, December 14th, 7 - 11pm Exhibition runs through January 18th, 2014 New York (December 14th, 2013) — Last Rites Gallery presents “Bound Requiem”, a group exhibition, guest curated by Michael Mararian, in which the paper bound book is interpreted in contemporaneous times.   Artists include: Tom Bagshaw, C3, Colin Christian, Luke Chueh, Chris Crites, Jason D’Aquino, Joe Decamillis, AJ Fries, Ray Geary, Naoto Hat tori, Sylvia Ji, Craig LaRotonda, Scott Lickstein, Lola, Dave MacDowell, Michael Mararian, Amanda Marie, Julian Montague, Eric Richardson, Alexander Korzer-Robinson, Elisha Sarti, Mike Stilkey, David Stoupakis, and Elizabeth Winnel.

Alexi Era Gallery- Grand Opening

I'm honored to be part of the grand opening exhibit at Aunia Kahn's Alexi Era Gallery at 1426 Washington Ave in downtown St. Louis. I will have work in the show along with a talented group of artists. The Grand Opening Reception is this Saturday, Nov 9th, 7-11pm.

 

 

"Son of Perdition"  15" x 15" Acrylic on Wood.

 

"From The Ashes of Angels"  15" x 19" Acrylic on Wood

 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

    Here's a piece I made for a horror films feature for The Hollywood Reporter. 

    "The Grimly Fiendish Nightmare Band"

NEW PAINTING- "Kargameddon"

Here's a new work I made for the 5 Year Anniversary Show at Last Rites Gallery in NYC.  It's a reworking of my original smaller mixed media collage of the same name created a few years ago.
I made some changes to the original piece.  Some people thought the figure looked like Adolf Hitler so I changed him.  The other changes were to the background and paint drips.
The final painting is 16" x 20" Acrylic and paper on canvas. I'm glad I did it.  This had been on my easel for a while.

 

 

ARTIST OF THE DAY FEATURE!

Thanks to the fine people over at "Artist of The Day" for a little feature on my work!
http://www.findyourartschool.com/resource/artist-profiles/craig-larotonda