The Artist
Jonathan Pellitteri
VITA
Born in Canton, Massachusetts a suburb of Boston, Jonathan Pellitteri son of
an architect and grandson of masons grew up with an admiration and respect for construction, craftsmanship, and manual labor. This up bringing coupled
with a desire to communicate with the public steered him toward a career in the visual arts.
Jonathan Pellitteri began his formal art training at The University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, in 1998. While there he studied many disciplines within the realm of the fine arts. He found sculpture to be the best vehicle for creating a dialog between him and his audience. Combining a classical art training with the skills he learned working in the trades; Pellitteri was able to maintain his laborer’s mentality while working in an academic field.
In 2001, Pellitteri spent one semester studying stone carving and bronze casting in Cortona, Italy. This experience provided him with an understanding of the long history of art, and a deep respect for the traditions of sculptors who came before him. After his return, Pellitteri graduated from The University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, Magna Cum Loude with a bachelor’s degree in fine art.
After earning his bachelor’s degree, Pellitteri remained in the northeast creating, and exhibiting his sculptures throughout the region. In 2004 he completed a one and one half times life-sized bronze figure commissioned by the town of Dartmouth, Massachusetts to honor a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient who fought in the Civil War. While working on the project Pellitteri was given a special commendation from the town for is efforts in bringing art to the public.
Later in 2004 Pellitteri decided to return to school in order to earn a master’s of fine art degree. This time leaving his native Massachusetts for Louisiana State University in order to let a new environment influence his work. Since moving to Louisiana Pellitteri has been involved with the local art scene, showing and placing in a number of exhibitions. He earned a Master of Fine Art degree in May of 2007.
VITA
Born in Canton, Massachusetts a suburb of Boston, Jonathan Pellitteri son of
an architect and grandson of masons grew up with an admiration and respect for construction, craftsmanship, and manual labor. This up bringing coupled
with a desire to communicate with the public steered him toward a career in the visual arts.
Jonathan Pellitteri began his formal art training at The University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, in 1998. While there he studied many disciplines within the realm of the fine arts. He found sculpture to be the best vehicle for creating a dialog between him and his audience. Combining a classical art training with the skills he learned working in the trades; Pellitteri was able to maintain his laborer’s mentality while working in an academic field.
In 2001, Pellitteri spent one semester studying stone carving and bronze casting in Cortona, Italy. This experience provided him with an understanding of the long history of art, and a deep respect for the traditions of sculptors who came before him. After his return, Pellitteri graduated from The University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, Magna Cum Loude with a bachelor’s degree in fine art.
After earning his bachelor’s degree, Pellitteri remained in the northeast creating, and exhibiting his sculptures throughout the region. In 2004 he completed a one and one half times life-sized bronze figure commissioned by the town of Dartmouth, Massachusetts to honor a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient who fought in the Civil War. While working on the project Pellitteri was given a special commendation from the town for is efforts in bringing art to the public.
Later in 2004 Pellitteri decided to return to school in order to earn a master’s of fine art degree. This time leaving his native Massachusetts for Louisiana State University in order to let a new environment influence his work. Since moving to Louisiana Pellitteri has been involved with the local art scene, showing and placing in a number of exhibitions. He earned a Master of Fine Art degree in May of 2007.
