Joseph Fiore

Joseph Fiore (1925–2008) was and American painter. He taught at Black Mountain College from 1946-1957 [1]

Life

Fiore was born in Cleveland, Ohio. The Artist's father was a violinist and founding member of the Cleveland Symphony.[2] Fiore came to North Carolina in the summer of 1946 to study at Black Mountain College. The artist remained at the school until it closed in 1957. After over a decade at Black Mountain, the artist settled in New York City.[3]

Work

Fiore created abstract oil paintings and collages. His work was frequently was frequently inspired by the natural world.[4] The vast majority of works Fiore created at Black Mountain College were lost to a fire in 1953. However, some of his colorful collages were spared.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Barcena, Bryan (2016). Look Before you Leap Black Mountain College 1933-1957. Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. p. 354.
  2. ↑ Thompson, James. "Joseph Fiore: Painter/Teacher: Black Mountain College". South Eastern College Art Conference Review. XIV (5): 510–513.
  3. ↑ ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM. ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM http://www.ashevilleart.org/gallery/gallery-piece/black-mountain-lake-eden/. Retrieved 2016-04-08. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ rachelt. "Maine Farmland Trust Gifts Works by Joseph Fiore". Maine Farmland Trust. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
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