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