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Turco was destined to become an artist of consequence. Born into and brought up in an artistic family - his father is a well known Italian artist - he pays tribute to that environment, never forgetting the early formative skills that he now combines so astonishingly in his innovative mixed media paintings. After a formal art college training in Milan and Rome, Turco's experience as a graphic designer working for the top fashion houses and design agencies of Italy, enabled him to develop highly professional as well as a personal and objective approach to his work.

Incorporating his illustration, drawing and photographic skills as a basis for the painting, then employing multi-media graphics enables him to enhance, adapt and change the eventual appearance of the original image. The addition of semi-precious stones, plastics, resins and - his signature - glittered varnish, results in a visual impact that "confronts ones inner and most secret self, to allow the awareness that the whole subject matter becomes bright and tri-dimensional - achieving an explosion of affection and of subjective reinterpretation." Without loosing sight of reality, Turco transforms the possible into a dream, leaving the viewer free to appreciate the essence while escaping to the magical. He describes himself as an 'Art Designer' and his work as 'novel hybrid techniques creating a lifestyle - a new brand suspended between fashion, art and design.'

The recipient of numerous awards and commissions - including Ferrari, Sheraton Hotels and Giorgio Armani - has earned him an ever increasing reputation in Europe, where he has had over thirty one-man and group shows. His work can also found in the private collections of celebrities, film and rock royalty and business entrepreneurs around the world.
   
Collection Privee
2301 Northwest 2nd Avenue
Wynwood Miami Florida 33127
Phone (786) 371-7600
E-mail: Amirasaadat@aol.com

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