Orlando Saverino-Loeb: The Cheerleader, 2019, acrylic and gesso on canvas, 18" x 15" x 1"

Courtesy of James Oliver Gallery

About:

Could you live in a space devoid of life and intrigue? The interaction of the individual in, and with their environment is one of constant flux and change. It could be chaotic and pointed with directives given by others, where the individuals lose their souls like in a painting by Hieronymus Bosch. It could be explorative, tranquil and grand with intimate interactions like a work by Hubert Robert or Thomas Cole. Some of us see the world differently, strangely even, and find joy in the imagined quasi-plausibilities and may see things like Salvador Dali or Joan Miro. They may also find dynamic power in that strangeness that hinges on political messages like David Siqueros. All of these have a place and are true. Perception is something that is reality to most and, all of these lenses exist. I try to let a little of each shine through in my work through plausible, and fantastical landscapes and characters using symbols and visual metaphors to place relate-ability and the tools to create unique new ideas and insights into the eyes, hands, and minds of my viewers.

Bio:

Orlando Saverino-Loeb is a Philadelphia born artist who works primarily in paint. His work is a constantly evolving process of
exploration that spawned from the desire to find a visual primary source. His process is dependent on the speed and freedom involved in making the pieces. The colors and sense of light that he uses in the paintings are highly influenced by his extended stays throughout Italy. Using acrylic paint, an airbrush, and other mixed media he slowly builds out an environment that is bursting with textures and varied techniques to be explored for hours on end. He has shown his work multiple times at the Infusion lounge in Philadelphia, along with select appearances with the Philadelphia Art Collective, the Stella Elkins Tyler Gallery, Vintage Wine Bar, the Inliquid Gallery, Fleisher Art Memorial and the Davinci Art Alliance. He is a resident artist at Hot-Bed Gallery in Philadelphia, and has representation through James Oliver Gallery. He has also done murals around Temple University's Campus and was a part of the 2018 BecomeBecome residency in Sardinia, Italy during which he presented in their first symposium talk at the Stazione Dell'Arte - Museo d'arte contemporanea in Ulassai. He is currently the Technical Director at HOTBED.

www.orlandosaverino-loeb.com