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Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Conrad Marca Relli
Early Life and Education Born: Corrado Marcarelli, June 5, 1913, in Boston, Massachusetts His parents were Italian immigrants from Benevento. Moved to New York City with his family at age 13. Studied briefly at the Cooper Union in 1930. Supported himself through teaching and illustrations early in his career. Career Development and Artistic Style Works Progress Administration (WPA): From 1935 to 1938, he worked for the
WPA as a teacher and muralist, winning the Logan Medal of the Arts. This period exposed him to key figures like Willem de Kooning and Franz Kline. World War II Service: Served in the US Army (1941–1945). Early Influences: Initially influenced by Giorgio de Chirico, his early works featured surrealist-inspired imagery. Breakthrough with Collage: A pivotal shift occurred around 1952 during a trip to Mexico, leading him to embrace…