Lot 82: Al Volo

About This Big
2015
Color Photocopy Collaged onto Wood Plaque, Gesso, Acrylic Paint, Glue
9 x 6 3/4 x 3/4 inches
Signed Verso
Plaques in Absentia Series
$250/$350

BIO: Al Volo was born in Buffalo in 1954. He received a B.A. in philosophy from Buffalo State College. In 2009, Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center organized a solo exhibition of Volo’s work, entitled Thrifting for Beauty. Volo has exhibited extensively in Western New York and elsewhere including the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, the Burchfield Penney Art Center, the Harbourfront Center in Toronto, Maryland Art Place, University at Buffalo Art Gallery, Big Orbit Gallery and many others. His work was featured in the 2005 and 2007 editions of the juried, collaborative regional exhibition, Beyond/In Western New York. Volo is best known for his thought provoking sculptural work that includes found materials, notably kitsch and tchotchke objects. Volo lives, works and writes from his farm in Eden, NY.

STATEMENT: On my way to the recycling bin, I glean photo fragments from sales brochures and picturesque magazines. From these, I create art works.

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