ABOUT the ARTIST
BIOGRAPHY
Art Educator in Upstate New York since 1996. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education from New York State University College at Buffalo. He also has a minor in Art Therapy. Baleno earned a Masters of Science in Education from Elmira College in 2001. His expression includes painting, sculpture & photography & has been in numerous exhibitions throughout New York State. Baleno's work was featured in two exhibitions held at the Washington Theological Union in Washington D.C.
STATEMENT
The visual statement is equally important as the final product & a visually strong product delivers a thunderous statement. Art begins with a concept or statement. This is the backbone of the art piece & motivation for production. The concept may be as simple as the blending of color or as complex as the reinterpretation of a current event. The challenge is keeping the integrity of the concept intact while visually defining it in translation from idea to optical reality. The medium revolves around the concept while interesting visual elements engage the viewer through curiosity & self reflection. Although an art piece may illustrate a specific concept, it gains new life by the many interpretations of different individuals.