Please mark Thursday, April 26, 2012 on your calendars. I will be at Frame of Mind Gallery in Toronto ( Avenue Road, S. of 401) from 6-9 p.m. I was asked to hold a solo exhibition by my long time good friends, Ezra and Patti Ballas for a good cause: One Family Fund. I will be looking forward to meeting you for what promises to be a lively evening showcasing my latest work. I humbly accepted the request for a solo and although many works from various series will be shown, I chose one from the Apparitions series above as my personal invitation to you.

You see, the Apparitions series, as I feel it, casts light on diversity, on our individuality, on our isolation yet interdependence as humans. It allows for each figure to shine while being a vital member of the group-I believe it is about respect for that diversity, that gift of life. Each figure is interesting in its own way-a universe unto itself. Each figure is someones daughter, brother, father, son, sister, husband or wife-each is truly a marvel, and irreplaceable.

I believe that the piece correctly relays the spirit of the cause-of the noble work by One Family Fund.

Please join me on the 26th....together we can make a difference!

Sincerely,

Pietro

Hazelton Gallery is located in Yorkville and is run by Rocco Pannese, Peter Priede and Lou Ruffolo. I have known them for as long as I have been an artist and I am delighted to be represented in their fine space. I can say without question that one look at the collection sets the gallery apart. My work is in fine company indeed. The collectible level of art that is represented is exceptional. Sculpture, painting and mixed media are juxtaposed gracefully, and presented with great care. It is a return to the gallery as a space for contemplation and reverence. That is not to say that snobbishness is the resulting air. Far from it. Call it approachable sophistication. With two other GTA galleries as resources (Kipling and Canadian Heritage in Kleinburg), the trio represents an important aspect of art in greater Toronto. I wish the boys all the best and I know they will continue their legacy of fine service.

The piece above is titled: "Tempesta d'Amore" (2 40x40" mixed media on panel with resin). It is once again, part of the Emozioni series. Contact Hazelton Gallery for more information.