Frank Rampolla
Frank was not only an esteemed art professor, but also a skilled figurative expressionist artist. With a deep understanding of the techniques used by the old masters, he possessed a wealth of knowledge in classical arts and literature. In addition to his talents as a painter, sculptor, and printmaker, Frank was also classically trained in both piano and composition.
During his prime art-making days, as always, the arts were an integral facet of American society––they reflected the national issues on the time. In the sixties, it was the Civil Rights movement, women’s rights and the pill, Vietnam, Camelot, the Cold War, space raves, along with drugs, rock n’ roll, free love and the hippies searching for the meaning of freedom and expression.
The art world reveled in rebellion, but as the 1960s rolled around, paintings of everyday objects like soup cans and gumball machines became the norm. However, there were a few artists who refused to conform to market trends and instead focused on expressing their own truths and deep concerns for humanity. Frank Rampolla was one such artist, rising from this small group. Today, his pieces can be found in permanent collections in museums throughout the United States.
To learn more about Frank and to view his work please visit his website.
