Rocco Fazzari

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I am a professional practising artist who exhibits regularly. My illustrative work featured in the Fairfax Press for 28 years and I have also contributed to magazines like Rolling Stone Magazine.

In the last five years I have been experimenting with drawing on digital devices as well as creating short form video animations. My videos have appeared on the Fairfax Media network, news.com.au and for the ABC.

I have been shortlisted in the Mosman art prize several times, The Muswellbrook art prize (of which I am currently finalist) and I have been a past winner of the Waverley art prize.

My work features in collections such as the Macquarie Group Art Collection, Muswellbrook Regional Art centre, Waverley Council and numerous private collections.

I am represented by Maunsell Wickes Gallery.

phone 0414 316 588
email rfazzari1@gmail.com
website maunsellwickes.com

Q & A with Rocco Fazzari

1. What do you know about the Workshop Arts Centre and what brought you to do a workshop here?
I learnt of the centre via my friend Gria Shead who explained to me the way it worked and of the enthusiasm of the students. I have in recent years been experimenting with digital mediums/devices as tools for creating fine art supplanting my “traditional” mediums and have wanted to share my experience with willing participants.

2. What can people expect when they attend your workshop?
People can expect to experience my joy and passion for creativity and curiosity for exploring new ways of expressing themselves via the visual mediums. My desire is to pass on my passion and experiences.

3. What currently inspires your work?
I am currently inspired by the beauty of Sydney, whether it’s her beaches or suburban streets and the wonderful light that baths her. The Art Gallery of NSW is always a source of inspiration as are my circle of artist friends. While the other side of me is inspired by the way new technology has allowed for creativity to be taken to a new level via the digital age.

4. Have you any mentors or teachers that have influenced your practice?
My drawing teacher George Tetlow at the South Australian School of Art was always a great mentor, as well as the late Ann Newmarch a printmaker and innovator in her field. My friend the art collector the late Ann Lewis also provided much guidance.

5. Are there any events or exhibitions at the moment or coming up that you would encourage people to attend and why?
I would encourage anyone to visit the Vincent Van Gogh exhibition in the NGV in Melbourne. To feel the full impact of a passionate creative spirit and his mastery of colour and composition not to mention his craft as a master draftsman.

6. What is the one tool/supply that you can’t leave home without?
I never leave home without my smartphone which has become my sketchbook. I can fill it with endless drawings and studies while on buses, trains, cafes etc.