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there is the signature style.

No artist exists in a vacuum; each is influenced by those

who came before him, In James Liccione's case, the Hudson

River Artists have provided considerable inspiration

since his fondness for their painting style is augmented

the fact that the landscapes they portray are especially

to his heart; they are the landscapes of his childhood ir

upstate New York.

Also, the Hudson River Artists express a certain spin

dimension of art that relates to Liccione's love of nature

and tranquility. The Art Nouveau evolvements has provided

additional inspiration in a way that relates directly to

Liccione's sculpture. Its organic motifs and bold express

coincide with his dramatic use of patterns from nature.

From all these influences, He has forged a unique style

his own.

Returning to New York in 1983, Liccione rented a studio

on 42nd Street together with his brother Alex. Many interesting

opportunities presented themselves, including the

chance to help create an enormous work of art that today

sits in the Guggenheim. After passing the qualifying welding

 test, he became a member of a team tasked with giving

life to a project of Swedish sculptor Claus Oldenburg.

Dragonfly Catci, also rainforest-inspired, took approximately four weeks to create and will appear in Licccione ~ exhibit at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art. Fully functioning iron gates, they will almost certainly find a home at the residence of a discerning collector.

This unique coffee table was commissioned by Harvey Kornicks and now adorns his home. The piece began with a hit of a tragedy: a very old block

cherry tree in Thomasville, Ga., was blown down by a storm: the owner, who had seen Liccione's work in Tallahassee, offered hint the tree. The artist showed up with a chainsaw arid turned destruction into invention,

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BY TERESA LEE RUSHWORTH

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