ABOUT THE ARTIST

I was born in Puerto Rico in 1970 and grew up both there and in the general Boston area. Having apprenticed in the fine arts under my father, José, for many years, I decided to further develop the skills he had imparted on me by continuing my artistic education at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. There, I saw the old-school, rigorous and classicist education my father had provided me come into sharp contrast (and often conflict) with the more lax, free-form education art school offered. After two years at Pratt I left, having failed to add much of any value to the great scope of knowledge my father had already given me. In 1990 I decided to take my education on a different path and enrolled at Boston University where I earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science four years later. Ironically, it was during my time there that I began to explore my own artistic voice in earnest (a process that continues to this day).

My principal drive as an artist is to provide a catalyst for those inner, voiceless thoughts which cannot be provoked through conventional language. Though a deeply personal process, the viewer is first and foremost in my mind as I create any given piece. My work is intended as a conversation between the viewer and artist rather than a narcissistic monologue between artist and ego. My works aim at the mind's eye by giving the viewer pause, time enough to reflect on the content through very deliberate uses of color, composition and design. I do not, however, presume any one of my pieces to be podiums. I have no desire to preach to those who would be lead by images. My works are merely cognitive mediums designed to stimulate rather than mold, while striving to express the minutiae of a larger human experience we can all relate to.

I currently reside in a suburb south of Boston with my wife Jill and son Max. Though they are not inspirations for my work (for it would be a strange family indeed if they were), they are the muses that inspire the fervent intensity of my labors.

I hope you find my work stimulating and welcome any feedback or comments you might have. Feel free to contact me at: jpbuscag@msn.com .

- Piero Buscaglia