Thomas Frontini, a Cleveland artist, is recognized for his superior painting ability as well as his subliminal depiction of contemporary issues.
Thomas Frontini’s oil paintings are based on the premise that no matter how we may change and advance technologically, human consciousness is stuck in instinctual traps. Since this sad fact dooms man to a never-ending cycle of repeating past mistakes, Frontini translates dreamlike visions into parables of warning.
Although his fantasies evoke a surface irrationality, they often stem from reality based current events. Add inspiration from ancient myths and art historical traditions, and the layers of meaning are difficult to digest in one gulp. |
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They percolate slowly through a mixture of symbolist allegory, ancient mythology and surrealist landscapes. Like symphonic poems, general themes are loaded with significant elements that
stress timelessness.
When 19th century artist Francisco Goya produced "Dreams of Reason Produces Monsters", he warned that when fantasy abandons reason, it produces monsters. Although Frontini tempers his interior visions with reason, they often mirror depths of fear. Fantasy and reality are always clashing in our consciousness, particularly in our dreams. |
