 PAGE 3 THE IRONMAN COMETH 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, VERO BEACH MAGAZINE JANUARY 2007 184 THE IRONMAN COMETH BY TERESA LEE RUSHWORTH PAGE 3 |