Join us Thursday, January 23rd from 6-8 p.m. as we welcome Renato Rampolla for an artist talk at LRMA!
Admission is by a suggested donation of $10.
RSVP here: https://web.spcollege.edu/survey/37697
About the artist:
Renato Rampolla’s photographic practice traverses’ urban landscapes, creating work that examines the intricate and multifaceted nature of the human condition. Through deeply personal engagements with his subjects, Rampolla crafts portraits that foreground the lived experiences of individuals who occupy the margins of society, particularly those experiencing housing instability. These works are not merely visual representations; they are profound meditations on resilience, vulnerability, and the complexity of human connection.
Rampolla holds a B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the University of South Florida, which he obtained in 1983. Notably, Rampolla had the privilege of studying under the guidance of the sculptor, Jerry Meatyard, the brother of renowned photographer Ralph Eugene Meatyard, where he honed his skills in composition, color, and sculpting.
His work has been featured in Dek Unu Fine Photography Magazine, and his book, titled ‘Dignity No Matter What: The Light Within,’ which showcases intimate portraits of individuals living on the streets was juried into the 12th Annual Photobook Show on 2021 at the Davis Orton Gallery in Hudson, New York, and was also exhibited at the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, MA.
Rampolla has been showcased in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions across the United States. His work has been featured in consecutive years (2022 and 2023) at the highly acclaimed Soho Photo Gallery National Competition in New York, NY. Other notable exhibitions that have featured his work include PhotoSpiva at the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, National Exhibition in Joplin, MO, The SE Center for Photography in Greenville, SC, Praxis Photo Arts Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the ongoing online Lenscratch Fine Art photography exhibition, as well as exhibitions at The Mount Dora Center For The Arts, The Museum of Art and History in Maitland, FL, and The Museum of Art in Deland, FL.
Recognizing his artistic achievements, Rampolla has been honored with the Professional Development for Artists Grant on two occasions, from the esteemed Arts Council of Hillsborough County, FL.