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| Provoking Hidden Intentions with Rocco Alberico by James Cavello Westwood Gallery The first time I viewed Rocco Alberico’s sculptures was at the Broadway Gallery – I was intrigued by the multi-layered commentaries within his creative and thought provoking work. As I studied the well-crafted architectural constructions and the interior dioramas I was fascinated with the complexity of meaning and learned that Rocco is inspired by many experiences such as his childhood in Long Island, life in Manhattan, in addition to religion, cults, voodoo, beliefs and even road trips around the U.S. and Europe. The architectural structures house a miniature two-dimensional or three-dimensional scene that can be viewed through an open door or window, revealing clandestine rituals or nature’s enigmas or possibly a symbolic message to be interpreted by the viewer. In addition to the scenes visible from the front or side of the sculpture, each work has a viewfinder attached, which is sometimes camouflaged on the outside of the structure. Looking through the 3D viewer pieces together another aspect of the meaning or implication implied by the artist. The 3D viewer for me was a throwback to childhood, when I owned a View Master with color discs, before we had a color television. As a young boy, it was a mystical experience to see a panorama in front of you that was so realistic, yet untouchable. (...) - Click here to read the rest of this article. |
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