A DECADE IN THE HADAL ZONE
A DECADE IN THE HADAL ZONE 
by John DiLorenzo
October 28th - November 17th, 2010
Reception: Thursday, November 4, 6 - 9 PM
chashama 461 Gallery
461 West 126th Street
New York, NY
chashama 461 Gallery is pleased to present "A Decade in the Hadal Zone", an exhibition of ten paintings by NYC artist John DiLorenzo. DiLorenzo’s work focuses on the primordial and supernatural qualities of his early memories, culminating into what the artist refers to as an “adventure in the dark”.
"The 'Hadal zone' comprises the deepest parts of the ocean floor: a lightless and harsh terrain far from our immediate existence. To me, this environment serves as a fitting metaphor for the place in my mind where memory intermingles with a kind of personal mythology. It is explored through images that seem to have appeared before me, flashing through primordial darkness. They have a history, but that history is malleable and up for interpretation by others. This show is a collection of images culled from a continuous adventure in the dark."
The paintings in this exhibition are only a small part of a larger journey Mr. DiLorenzo is currently embarking upon as an artist. They run the gamut from recounting specific locations where he grew up, things witnessed on television, to various nightmares and irrational ideas he had concerning reality while coming of age.
John DiLorenzo grew up in the suburbs of Long Island, NY. As a child, he immersed himself in the use of various art materials, which eventually lead him toward working as a set designer for various stage productions at his high school. He attended Purchase College from1996-2000 with the initial intention to continue working in set design, but instead pursued and received a BFA in painting, having been inspired to return to his roots through frequent museum visits. A year after graduating, he went on pursue a teaching degree at SUNY New Paltz. He later received a Masters in Art Education from Columbia University and continues to teach while maintaining a studio practice. He has shown in group shows with OIA (Organization of Independent Artists), the Macy Gallery (Teacher’s College), Art Gotham (NYC), and the Dolly Maas Gallery (Purchase, NY).
This exhibition is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
by John DiLorenzo
October 28th - November 17th, 2010
Reception: Thursday, November 4, 6 - 9 PM
chashama 461 Gallery
461 West 126th Street
New York, NY
chashama 461 Gallery is pleased to present "A Decade in the Hadal Zone", an exhibition of ten paintings by NYC artist John DiLorenzo. DiLorenzo’s work focuses on the primordial and supernatural qualities of his early memories, culminating into what the artist refers to as an “adventure in the dark”.
A Decade in the Hadal Zone consists of imagery specific to the artist’s own experience, while being open to interpretation, focusing on painting as a means to draw the viewer toward his or her own inner life as well.
"The 'Hadal zone' comprises the deepest parts of the ocean floor: a lightless and harsh terrain far from our immediate existence. To me, this environment serves as a fitting metaphor for the place in my mind where memory intermingles with a kind of personal mythology. It is explored through images that seem to have appeared before me, flashing through primordial darkness. They have a history, but that history is malleable and up for interpretation by others. This show is a collection of images culled from a continuous adventure in the dark."
The paintings in this exhibition are only a small part of a larger journey Mr. DiLorenzo is currently embarking upon as an artist. They run the gamut from recounting specific locations where he grew up, things witnessed on television, to various nightmares and irrational ideas he had concerning reality while coming of age.
John DiLorenzo grew up in the suburbs of Long Island, NY. As a child, he immersed himself in the use of various art materials, which eventually lead him toward working as a set designer for various stage productions at his high school. He attended Purchase College from1996-2000 with the initial intention to continue working in set design, but instead pursued and received a BFA in painting, having been inspired to return to his roots through frequent museum visits. A year after graduating, he went on pursue a teaching degree at SUNY New Paltz. He later received a Masters in Art Education from Columbia University and continues to teach while maintaining a studio practice. He has shown in group shows with OIA (Organization of Independent Artists), the Macy Gallery (Teacher’s College), Art Gotham (NYC), and the Dolly Maas Gallery (Purchase, NY).
This exhibition is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
