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Joseph Virgone
Lives and works in Tullins-Fures, France
https://www.virgone.com
Virgone was born on April 6, 1946 in Sommatino,
feelings are influenced the nature and colour which
Italy. A painter and sculptor, he is an artist working
allow him to better express himself. Whether during
conscientiously, in perfect harmony with his art in the
his walks or travels, he doesn’t hesitate to immortalize
daily fight for the accomplishment of his work. The
fleeting moments on canvas. He takes advantage of an
passion that drives him always pushes him towards a
exhibition in the afternoon to paint a lavender field.
new creation.
From a trips in Sicily, his native land, he will bring
When dissatisfied, he destroys work deemed by him
pastels in warm colours with immense hills planted
insufficient in order to try again, to best reflect his
with olive trees. From Venice, he brings very subtle
sensitivity. Thus, the transitions between landscapes,
and luminous works. Material and colour punctuate the
portraits, still life and flowers. His impressions and his
work of Virgone.
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