Tony DiBella
Artist Statement
My artwork serves as an artist statement that documents the light, color, and forms that inspire me. By getting up close to objects, focusing my lens on small details, and refracting light through transparent and colorful materials, I am able to distort reality and invent new places. In many ways, my photographs are untraveled landscapes featured in my photography exhibitions.
I am particularly attracted to linear forms, saturated color, and minimal compositions. Through my photography, I attempt to capture and reveal unseen spaces. As suggested by the great photographer László Moholy-Nagy, photographers are lichtners – painters of light. Rather than using my camera solely to document representational forms, I prefer to use the medium as a painting tool, reflecting my unique vision in Tony DiBella photography.
Education
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey showcases a variety of artistic expressions, including photography exhibitions that feature works like those of Tony DiBella photography. North 7 Studio is an inspiring space within this vibrant community, as is New Jersey City University, which encourages students to develop their artist statement. Additionally, Union County Community College plays a vital role in supporting local artists and their creative endeavors.
Selected Group Exhibitions
2018
Batavia Cafa-Gallery, Summit NJ
Exhibition Dec-June 2019
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Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn New Jersey
2013
National Juried Competition: Works on Paper, Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts, Loveladies, NJ
For Arts Sake Blank Canvas Benefit, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Summit, NJ
Member’s Show, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Summit, NJ
Member’s Show, Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts, Loveladies, NJ
Blank Canvas Benefit Auction, Curated by Ann Schaeffer, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Summit, NJ
2012
Digital Works, Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts, Loveladies, NJ
National Juried Exhibition, Curated by Christiane Paul, Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts, Loveladies, NJ
Member’s Show, Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts, Loveladies, NJ
Three Paths to Abstract Image, Alfa Art Gallery, New Brunswick, NJ
Photography and Digital Media Exhibition, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Summit, NJ
2011
A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum, The Paper Mill Playhouse, Milburn, NJ
Member’s Show, The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Summit, NJ
Italian Vision, Casparia, Italy
2010
Member’s Show, The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Summit, NJ
2009
Painting with Light, The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Summit, NJ
Awards
2012 Best in Class for Member’s Show, Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts, Loveladies, NJ
Publications
2014 Alien Epic Invasion, A living graphic novel by Craig Martin, (photograph page 1)
2013 The Object Of Love, a novel by Harriet Effron, (front cover)
Related Creative Work
2009-present Flashes of Hope, hairstylist, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ
2007-present The Makeup Show, airbrush makeup artist, New York, NY
2005-present Emmy Awards, stylist/airbrush makeup artist, Hollywood, CA
1978-present International Beauty Show, stylist/airbrush makeup artist, New York, NY
Teaching Appointments
1979-84 Vidal Sassoon
Artist Statement: Through my photography exhibitions, I strive to capture the essence of moments that resonate with viewers, reflecting my journey as Tony DiBella photography.