About Torenzo

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I am compelled. I am driven. I must create!

I see art everywhere. On sidewalks, reflections in storefront windows, shadow designs falling on the ground or embracing a building. I see clouds as moving sculptures.

I produce thousands of photographs. Some, I use as a reference for a painting…others, because they tell a story, or ask a question and invite me to create a painting.

As an artist, I believe I have a responsibility to also create works of art that bring attention to important societal issues such as chemicals as food additives, toxic chemicals used in the industrialized production of crops, and genetic engineering. I’m also concerned about the current trend in America to whitewash our history in order to oblige the politically correct community.

I feel a deep responsibility and calling to create works of art that reveal and contemplate the beauty in the everyday objects we all find around us in this amazing universe created by God.

Art is everywhere! Look for it; you’ll see it!

I believe God has created an amazing universe! As God is the original creator, He created everyone with the ability to create…everyone!

If you’re one of the millions of people who believe they cannot create, I challenge your belief! You can create! Start by taking a class, step out of your comfort zone. I believe you can do it! We all start at the beginning.

Let the fun begin and soon…you’ll see art everywhere.

My awesome wife Lyn and I met on a blind date; it was love at first sight!

My awesome wife Lyn and I met on a blind date; it was love at first sight!

Self Portrait. “I can’t Talk Right Now, I’m All Tied Up."

Self Portrait. “I can’t Talk Right Now, I’m All Tied Up."

 

Torenzo Art

Story, Exhibitions, Vitae, Collections, Publications

Story

Torenzo Gann is an internationally known, award winning fine-artist and a native of Michigan, where he majored in illustration at Kendall College of Art and Design. After successfully completing his first year, Torenzo left Kendall to self-educate in the areas of painting, photography, and filmmaking.

After twenty years of creating art, wining awards and becoming a nationally known artist, Torenzo abandoned his love of creating art to confront the crisis of his alcoholism. As a result of receiving treatment and getting sober he chose to enter the treatment field and become a certified counselor so that he could help others who have struggled with alcoholism and other drug addiction.

Twenty-years later Torenzo returned to creating works of art.

Since his return, Torenzo has exhibited in numerous national shows. In January, 2019 his painting, “Gate Hook, Barbados” was selected for inclusion in the International art fair, ArtPalmBeach, by Eric Weiss, Curator-at-Large, Picasso Museum, Barcelona, Spain.

In October,2019 two of Torenzo’s works, “Wall Switch” and “Obelisk, Bonaire, Netherlands, Antilles” were selected by Juror Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator of American University at the Katzen Arts Center, Washington, DC and Chair of the Maryland State Arts Council.

In November, 2019 Torenzo was one of only 54 artists selected from over 500 entrants to be juried into the prestigious All Florida Art Show produced by the Martin County Cultural Arts Council. Juror, Ehern Gerhard, Arts Exhibitions Director for the Centers for the Arts, Bonita Springs, Fl. Commented on Torenzo’s piece, “The Last Roundup”, as a work bringing awareness and attention to the toxic chemicals used and found in America’s agriculture, and awarded it Honorable Mention.

In February, 2020 Torenzo's construction,"Revisionist History: Assault on America" was featured at Biblio 2020, ArtPalmBeach International Art Fair, selected by Juror, John Cutrone, Director, Jaffe Center for Book Arts, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida.

Torenzo’s ceaseless quest for seeing and creating art is his unconstrained passion. He eagerly awaits to see what's next.

Artist’s Curriculum Vitae

  • Alumni- Kendall College of Art & Design

Collections

  • Kreiss Collection
    Group W- Westinghouse

  • Northern Telecom

  • Block China

  • Revive Church, Inc

  • William Guggenheim III

  • Dr. & Mrs. Ron Surowitz

  • Dr. & Mrs. George Green

  • Dr. & Mrs. Philip Henry

  • Mr .& Mrs. Steven Thorn

  • Mr. &Mrs. Thomas Colter, ESQ

  • Mr. Ben Colter

  • Mr. Paul Garner

  • Mr. & Mrs. James Tarpley

  • Ms. Billie-Jo Thomson, Victoria, BC

  • Reverend & Mrs. Robert J. Goodridge

  • Mr.& Mrs. Todd Mozingo

  • Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Rodriguez, Bogotá

  • Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Chillemi

  • Susan Polan

  • Numerous Other Private Collections

 

Publications

  • MartinArts Magazine, 2022

  • 253 Lifestyle Magazine, 2021

  • Millionaire Magazine 1987

  • Architectural Digest 1986

  • Northwood University 1986

  • Designer’s Quarterly 1984-85

  • Palm Beach Life 1984-85

  • Kodak Quarterly Report 1977

 

 Exhibitions

  • Treasure Coast Creates: A Tribute to Local Artists, 2023, Vero Beach Museum of Art, Vero Beach, FL juried by Ellen E. Roberts, Senior Curator Emeritus, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL

  • Elliot Museum, 2022, “Free Electrons
    Exhibit, Two-Artist Show with Danuta Rothschild

  • Elliot Museum, 2022, Perspectives in Paradise

  • Elliot Museum, 2022, Emerge and Enlighten

  • Armory Art Center, 2022, Regional Printmaking Now

  • Palm Beach Showroom, 2022

  • Justice Inaugural Courthouse Exhibit, 2022, St. Lucie Cultural Alliance

  • Martin Arts, 2022, Courthouse Cultural Center, Be Squared

  • Art Walk on Las Olas Boulevard, 2022

  • Martin Artisans Guild Open Studio Tour, 2022

  • Palm Beach Showroom, 2021

  • Elliot Museum, 2021

  • International Cell Phone Art Exhibit, 2020

  • 30th Annual All Florida Juried Arts Show, 2020, Juror, Lisa Rockford

  • ArtSynergy, ArtPalmBeach International Art Fair, 2020, Juror, John Cutrone

  • ArtSynergy, ArtPalmBeach International Art Fair, 2019, Juror, Eric Weiss

  • Martin County Artisans Guild Open Studio Tour, 2019

  • Summer Salon, 2019, Court House Cultural Center, Stuart, FL

  • Will’s Creek Exhibition of Fine Art, 2019, Juror, Jack Rasmussen

  • 29th Annual All Florida Juried Arts Show, Juror, Ehren Gerhard,

  • 7th Annual JF Gallery National Juried Exhibit, 2018, West Palm Beach

  • Martin County Association Juried Exhibit, 2018, Lighthouse Art Center, Tequesta, FL

  • Martin County Artisan’s Guild Exhibit, 2018

  • Martin County Open Studio Tour, 2018

  • Martin County Artisans Guild Inaugural Open Studio Tour 2017

  • 27th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit, Florida 2017

  • 5th Annual JF Gallery National Exhibit, West Palm Beach, 2016

  • 25th Annual All-Florida Juried Art Exhibit, Martin County, Florida 2015

  • 22nd Annual All-Florida Juried Art Exhibit, Martin County, Florida, 2012

  • Art in Public Places: Juried Competition, Palm Beach County, Florida, 2012

  • Art in Public Places: Juried Competition, Palm Beach County, Florida, 2011

  • 52nd Annual National Exhibition of Contemporary American Paintings, The Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach 1991, Juror, Hugh Davies

  • Art Forecast, 1987

  • Art in Public Places, Juried Competition, Palm Beach County, Florida 1986

  • Northwood University, Juried Competition, West Palm Beach, Florida 1986

  • Vizcaya Museum, Juried Competition, Miami 1986

  • Lighthouse Center for the Arts Beaux Arts Avant Art Exhibit, Jupiter Island Club, Jupiter Island, Florida 1986

  • Longboat Key Juried Art Festival, Longboat Key, Florida, 1986

  • Lighthouse Center for the Arts, Solo Exhibition Tequesta, Florida 1985

  • Lighthouse Center for the Arts, Tequesta, Florida Juried Competition 1983

  • Wilson Gallery, Palm Beach, Florida 1981

  • Gallery One, Lake Park, Florida 1980

  • Ann Jacobs Gallery, Atlanta 1977

  • Boca Raton Gallery of Art, Boca Raton, Florida 1977

  • Norton Gallery Artist’s Guild Juried Exhibit, West Palm Beach, 1977

  • 39 East: Design District, Miami 1977

  • Tilford General Aviation Center, Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach 1977

  • Lighthouse Center for the Arts, Tequesta, Florida 1976

  • Studio II, Tequesta, Florida 1975

  • Kodak Gallery, New York International Juried Competition 1975

 Resources

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