Vincenzo Amato

BIOGRAPHY

Vincenzo Amato Is a sculptor. Born in Palermo, Sicily, moved to NYC in the early 90s.

He came to CSV in 1993 where he restored the old girls’ lavatory of the school and built a sculptor studio there. He helped restore the building that at the time had no heat nor electricity and collaborated with the puppet theater also producing a show of the Iliad there with the Bread and Puppet company.

Since then he has had many exhibitions at the Earl McGrath Gallery in Manhattan and Los Angeles.

He works mostly with steel and wood.

His works are also part of the collections of CUNY,  the Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh and other institutions.

He also works as an actor and singer.

STATEMENT

 I learned the trade and secrets of steel and woodworking from local old masters. I believe in the shop learning experience.

I love ancient craftsmanship. 

I believe in the importance of drawing, beauty, and the essence of a shape.

I try to mix ancient Mediterranean culture with new ideas from the Americas.

I believe in the importance of quality work made by hand from beginning to end.

No shortcuts, no computers, no fancy machines. All is done with my hands.

I always hope that those who see my work feel a sense of peace, humor, and beauty.

Csv has been fundamental in my life as an artist. I was able to become a professional artist only because csv has given me a great space and the peace to create and work in NYC

“Muchos Caminos”, Ash Wood, 2021, Height: 32”, collection of Francesco Clemente