Carlo Pittore: Studio Life October 31, 2011

Artist Carlo Pittore lived in New York City and Italy, but it was Maine that he called home. After his move in 1987, his studio in Bowdoinham became a hub of creative activity for artists who were both friends and students. A passionate individual known for his outspoken nature and fervent activism, Pittore made a significant impact on the visual arts in the state. He died in 2005, leaving a vast quantity of paintings and works on paper that attest to his vigorous work ethic and a life spent in the studio. While the artist played a central role in the mail art movement, which gained popularity in the '70s and '80s, this exhibition focuses on his life-long practice of drawing and painting from the live model.