Bruno Surdo
b. 1963, Chicago, IL
Bruno A. Surdo is a true native of Chicago. He studied drawing and art history, and pursues the mastery of the human form with inspiration from the Renaissance masters. His provocative works center around the human condition and are known for their allegorical imagery. Bruno has had numerous shows and commissions and his work is held in many prestigious art collections around the world. He lectures often and is a teacher who believes in nurturing others.The artistic forms he has created are images that communicate a personal commentary on the issue or question in mind. These shapes are then arranged in a pictorial space using the human form. Surdo strives to communicate a message to the viewer - to engage the person in a conversation between what he puts forth and what he or she can then interpret. The interchange of response and curiosity are goals the artist set when composing his ideas. Surdo believes art is a continual form of expression and he feels committed to search for a language that brings his thoughts and feelings to the surface.
A Selfie, A Pink Unicorn, Paparazzi! What does it take to get noticed?
oil on canvas
79 x 108 inches
price: 45,000.
The Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs
oil on canvas
73 x 84 inches
price: 28,000.
The battle depicted here takes place between the Lapiths and the Centaurs at the wedding feast of Pirithous to Hippodamia. Pirithous, the king of the Lapiths, had long clashed with the neighboring Centaurs. To extend peace, Pirithous invited the Centaurs to the wedding. Some of the Centaurs over-indulged at the event and when the bride was presented, she aroused the intoxicated Centaur Eurytion so much so that he leapt up and tried to carry her away. This led not only to a clash at the festivities, but became a year long battle before the Centaurs were finally defeated and expelled from Thessaly.
On Stage. It’s OK to be Different!
oil on canvas
72 x 91 inches
price: 35,000.
Interchange Between Myth and Reality
oil on canvas
79h x 215w inches
price: 55,000.
Fisherman of Mola di Bari
oil on canvas
48 x 72 inches
price: 18,000.
Paradox of St. Sebastian
oil on canvas
60 x 36 inches
price: $15,500.
Nature’s Web of Dependency
oil on canvas
66.5 x 64 inches
price: $15,000.
Contaminating the Innocent
oil on canvas
48 x 48 inches
price: $8,500.