As an artist I am forever striving with myself in a restless pursuit. Paradoxically, this striving is not to an imagined “end” as though one could arrive. The point of my creative journey is not to arrive, but rather the journey itself, which begins to explain the eclectic nature of my work, and the diverse media and materials that I endeavor to explore.  My artwork, then, is not that of one who has comfortably mastered a genre or technique, but rather that of one who forever dangles the carrot just out of reach. As a restless, high energy individual this serves to keep me interested and enthused about what might be discovered next!

Evolving as it does, there is nonetheless a thread of continuity in much of my art. This continuity is framed formally with an eye to the aesthetic, and thematically in works with spiritual undertones or where human sensuality and sexuality are explored. The latter has developed into rich and seductive images, objects and textures of decadent foods. While such creations are intended as antithetical to the banal erotica of our day, the sexuality of food and its affinities to pornography are fascinating to consider.

Aside from such abstract particulars I believe it tremendously important that I draw from two great sources of influence, these are the well of history, and the fountain of modernity. The artist who is uninformed of either is more likely to languish or stumble. This perspective serves to keep me advancing in an informed manner.

Bruno Capolongo is an established Canadian artist of Neapolitan descent. He has spent two lengthy trips in Italy to study art. His work is collected by private and corporate collectors alike, and has been in well over 120 exhibitions, including over 23 solo shows. Exhibiting primarily in Canada and the United States, he has also shown in Japan, and has been represented by a number of fine art establishments, including galleries in Toronto, New York City, Montreal, and Washington DC.

Capolongo is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the internationally coveted Elizabeth Greenshields grant – three times (one of only three dozen triple recipients since 1955), and consecutive first place awards for the national Canadian exhibition and competition 'Evidence of Things Unseen'. Due to his diverse interests and constant need for a challenge the artist's work is constantly evolving.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery
Bartolini.Berlingieri.Barrafato.Fortino
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Grimsby Public Art Gallery
Redeemer University
Macquarie Group
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Co.
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
Wildeboar Rand Thomson Apps & Dellelce
Davies Howe Partners
Kelly Affleck Greene
Gardiner, Roberts
Klass Design
Macleod Dixon
Douglas Jure & Associates
Taurus Capitol Markets
Vector Design
Numerous private collections

 
Vermont College of Fine Arts (MFA-V)                    1996-1998
Ontario College of Art (AOCA with honours)            1992-1995
Dundas Valley School of Art (Foundation Studies)    1990-1991
Studio of Czech artist Peter V. Pavlinak                  1983-1984

                 CURATORIAL WORK

2010: Appointed curator to Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts Gallery for 2010-2011 season.
2010: Curator: for the exhibition ‘Sevier’ Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts Gallery.
2010: Curator for the exhibition ‘Christopher Pew’ Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts Gallery.
2009: Curator for 'ITALY: the artists’ muse’ a travelling exhibition to galleries in Toronto & Hamilton.
2008, ’09, ’11: Curator for ‘Bruno Capolongo Invitational’ exhibition, HCA Gallery.
2009: Curator for 'The Zimmermann Collection' Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts Gallery.

Advanced Painting, Redeemer University College, 2001-present.
Guest Artist Lecturer, Women’s Art Association of Hamilton, 2011.
Drawing Workshop, Homeschooling Association, Hamilton, 2011.
Portfolio Workshop, Hillcrest Highschool, Hamilton, Ontario, 2011.
Founded Drawing & Painting prog. Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts. Encaustic Instructor, 2011.
Studio Lecture to the Women’s Art Association of Hamilton. Topic: ‘The Cranbrook Influence.’ 2010.
Introductory Encaustic Painting, Dundas Valley School of Art, Canada. 2009 -.
A Night for Art: the Capolongo Purchase, Keynote Speaker, Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts, 2008.
Guest Artist Lecturer, Women’s Art Association of Hamilton, 2007.
Guest Artist, Burlington Art Centre, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, 2006.
An IMAGO Evening: Feature Speaker, Toronto, Canada, 2005.
Panellist, The Body: Broken & Beautiful, ICS, Toronto, Ontario, 2003.
Guest Artist, St. Catharines Art Association, St. Catharines, Ontario, 2003
Advanced Drawing, Redeemer University College, 2002.
Open Studio, Bruno Capolongo Studio, May 2000 - Nov. 2001.
Master Classes, Bruno Capolongo Studio, 1999 - 2000.
"Gloria!" Creator and guide of a special thematic tour, Art Gallery of Ontario, 1999.
Advanced Painting, Burlington Art Centre, 1999
Guest Columnist, Censored, The New Apocrypha, Tyndale College, October ‘98 issue..
Guest Artist/Panellist, Beyond Censorship: Christianity and the Arts (forum), Tyndale College, 1998.
Periodic adult tutoring, 1997 to present.
Guest Artist Slide Lecturer, Women’s Art Association of Hamilton, 1995.

Galerie d'Avignon                                          Montreal, Canada
Foxhall Gallery                                              Washington, DC
Marcia Rafelman Fine Art                                Toronto, Canada
 

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Art Gallery of Hamilton (Art Rental & Sales)       Hamilton, Canada

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