Pirore's Tree of Life
This fall the Italian American Museum Features its first Contemporary Art Exhibitions

By Dwayne Saunders
 

The Italian American Museum opens its 2004 fall season with a new and exciting event. From August 30th through September 30th, the Museum will present the artwork of Christopher Priore, Albero de la Vita - The Tree of Life. This exhibit is a bold and new departure for the Museum, because it will be the first time it features a contemporary artist.
Imagine arriving at the Italian American Museum to see Albero de la Vita - The Tree of Life. Boas and orange construction fencing stretch out to the glass doors to greet the visitors. It is The Tree of Life the central piece of the exhibit.
Mr. Priore will create The Tree of Life especially for the Museum. He will build his sculpture to embrace the central column in the Museum. The Tree of Life conjures visions of beauty and renewal particularly as the new semester and season begin.
Mr. Priore’s other work, like his paintings on Plexiglas, revels in the boundlessness of human potential. As an Italian American artist, he reminds his audience of Italy’s rich humanistic nature that was always optimistic. Viewers of all ages can not help but feel happiness when seeing the clear paintings on vinyl and Plexiglas. For the art collectors, Mr. Priore’s works will be on sale at the Museum.
Whether one seeks to buy or view, the exhibit promises to be a fun experience for all.
The Italian American Museum, temporarily located at 28 W 44th St. 17th fl., has received widespread support from Italian Americans. The Museum is dedicated to exploring the rich cultural heritage of Italy and Italian Americans by presenting the individual and collective struggles and achievements of Italians and their heirs to the American way of life.