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An interview by
and
, curator
curator
Jack Rosenberg
First of all, I’m honored by your interest in
my work: thank you
abens.
I have been fortunate to study both in the
U.S. and in Europe: at the New York
Academy of Art, the Florence Academy of
Art and at the Prince Charles Drawing
School. Each of these institutions added
something of value to my training and to
my eye. They gave me an invaluable
grounding in traditional skills that
continues to shape my art. ways of seeing, ways of creating, ways of
interpreting and ways of expressing.
While developing as an educated artist, I
think it is important to absorb as much
information, and experience as possible;
and to be open to learning about and
seeing other artist’s visions.
Looking back, I view my art education as
essential and invaluable. It gave me an
introduction to art history, technical skills, I was educated in the canon of Western
Art, raised on the Old Masters, nourished
by the Renaissance, and weaned by
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