Biography: Vito Piacente

Vito Piacente is a Toronto artist whose works are furtive psychological distillations of strength and weakness. His subjects are often caught in some in-between world of stillness and motion as if rapt in the mid-ground of privation and hope. His use of heavy paint and prominent brush strokes is an influence from his love of post-impressionist work, particularly that of Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cezanne.



Vito is a self-actualized artist who has been painting since the age of seventeen. He attended Chaminade College School in Toronto where he met his mentor Pietro Adamo. There, he first appropriated the love for art and discovered his unconventional nature, which would later dominate his digital and fabric canvases. After high school he attended the International Academy of Design, studying more commercially oriented aspects of art.

Though he set out on a creative journey, painting was only a periodic indulgence that he would abandon and return to several times. Yet on each return, there was a reaffirmation of his natural talent, vision, and identity. Born in 1976, Vito has lived in Toronto his whole life and uses the energy of the city to fuel his work.

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Turning Heads with Beautiful Portraits by Adrian deRooy

Today we have two new portraits by Adrian deRooy! These stunning pieces are sure to turn heads and get attention with their beautiful hats, flowers, and smiles. Adrian loves to experiment with different styles, and is fascinated by how they meld … Continue reading →

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