{"id":15233,"date":"2025-01-31T16:37:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T21:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/?p=15233"},"modified":"2025-01-31T16:37:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T21:37:39","slug":"leo-frontini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/leo-frontini\/","title":{"rendered":"Leo Frontini"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_7235\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-15233-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interview\/2025\/LeoFrontini.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interview\/2025\/LeoFrontini.mp3\">https:\/\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interview\/2025\/LeoFrontini.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_subscribe_links\">Subscribe: <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/interviews-by-brainard-carey\/id1468502583?mt=2&amp;ls=1\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_itunes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe on Apple Podcasts\" rel=\"nofollow\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/5ZxsN79E1W6VJOjQF9GNuZ\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_spotify\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe on Spotify\" rel=\"nofollow\">Spotify<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/tunein.com\/radio\/Interviews-by-Brainard-Carey-p1236598\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_tunein\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe on TuneIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">TuneIn<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/feeds.podcastmirror.com\/interviews-by-brainard\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_rss\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe via RSS\" rel=\"nofollow\">RSS<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/xSQrKY\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_more\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click here to  join mailing list\" rel=\"nofollow\">Click here to  join mailing list<\/a><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_15251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15251\" style=\"width: 337px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15251\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photo_by_Scott-MacDonough_246-2.jpg?resize=337%2C421&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photo_by_Scott-MacDonough_246-2.jpg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photo_by_Scott-MacDonough_246-2.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photo_by_Scott-MacDonough_246-2.jpg?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photo_by_Scott-MacDonough_246-2.jpg?resize=1229%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1229w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photo_by_Scott-MacDonough_246-2.jpg?resize=696%2C870&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photo_by_Scott-MacDonough_246-2.jpg?resize=1068%2C1335&amp;ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photo_by_Scott-MacDonough_246-2.jpg?w=1638&amp;ssl=1 1638w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photo_by_Scott-MacDonough_246-2.jpg?w=1392&amp;ssl=1 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leo Frontini , Photo by Scott MacDonough<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.albertzbenda.com\/exhibitions\/129-leo-frontini-on-the-corner-of\/\">Leo Frontini<\/a> (b. 2000, Cleveland, OH) has found painting to be an escape from reality while also bringing him closer to the world, relationships, and himself. His practice combines his complicated exploration of the subconscious mind and emotional tumult with an exhaustive knowledge of human anatomy, oil painting techniques, and draftsmanship that is unique in its range of influence. Exploring his work is like embarking on a journey that engages both the senses and intellect. His paintings are often accompanied by evocative poetry, an instrumental part of his practice in exploring the hidden allegories of his work. Frontinis\u2019 compositions hold the viewer in captivation and contemplation\u2014a kindling of transcendence.<\/p>\n<p>Leo Frontini received a BFA from Otis College of Art and Design (2023), studying great masters of the past in between frequent Life Drawing sessions. Frontini was raised in a creative household. In the solitariness of quarantine, Frontini began an intensive study of painting the figure. His visual intermingling of the past, present, and unknown provide a balance of harmony and tension. Launching his career upon graduation, Frontini had a solo exhibition with albertz benda Los Angeles in 2024, followed by a project exhibition with 1969 Gallery in New York. He will continue this trajectory with his first comprehensive solo exhibition at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.albertzbenda.com\/exhibitions\/129-leo-frontini-on-the-corner-of\/\">albertz benda New York<\/a> in 2025.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15252\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15252\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15252 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14939_Frontini_Source-of-Anguish_lg-1.jpg?resize=696%2C521&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14939_Frontini_Source-of-Anguish_lg-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C766&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14939_Frontini_Source-of-Anguish_lg-1-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14939_Frontini_Source-of-Anguish_lg-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C575&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14939_Frontini_Source-of-Anguish_lg-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1149&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14939_Frontini_Source-of-Anguish_lg-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1532&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14939_Frontini_Source-of-Anguish_lg-1-scaled.jpg?resize=696%2C521&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14939_Frontini_Source-of-Anguish_lg-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1068%2C799&amp;ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14939_Frontini_Source-of-Anguish_lg-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1920%2C1436&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14939_Frontini_Source-of-Anguish_lg-1-scaled.jpg?w=1392&amp;ssl=1 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leo Frontini, Source of Anguish, 2024, Oil on canvas 36 x 48 inches 91.5 x 122 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15253\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15253\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15253 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14917_Frontini_Soliloquy-of-a-sleepless-night_lg.jpg?resize=696%2C834&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14917_Frontini_Soliloquy-of-a-sleepless-night_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=855%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 855w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14917_Frontini_Soliloquy-of-a-sleepless-night_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=251%2C300&amp;ssl=1 251w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14917_Frontini_Soliloquy-of-a-sleepless-night_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C920&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14917_Frontini_Soliloquy-of-a-sleepless-night_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=1283%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1283w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14917_Frontini_Soliloquy-of-a-sleepless-night_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=1710%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1710w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14917_Frontini_Soliloquy-of-a-sleepless-night_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=696%2C834&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14917_Frontini_Soliloquy-of-a-sleepless-night_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=1068%2C1279&amp;ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14917_Frontini_Soliloquy-of-a-sleepless-night_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=1920%2C2299&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14917_Frontini_Soliloquy-of-a-sleepless-night_lg-scaled.jpg?w=1392&amp;ssl=1 1392w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14917_Frontini_Soliloquy-of-a-sleepless-night_lg-scaled.jpg?w=2088&amp;ssl=1 2088w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leo Frontini, Soliloquy of a sleepless night, 2025, \u00a0Oil on canvas 72 x 60 inches 183 x 152.5 cm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15254\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15254\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15254 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14937_Frontini_Cadence-of-Disruption_lg.jpg?resize=696%2C521&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14937_Frontini_Cadence-of-Disruption_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C767&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14937_Frontini_Cadence-of-Disruption_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14937_Frontini_Cadence-of-Disruption_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14937_Frontini_Cadence-of-Disruption_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1151&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14937_Frontini_Cadence-of-Disruption_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1535&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14937_Frontini_Cadence-of-Disruption_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=696%2C522&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14937_Frontini_Cadence-of-Disruption_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=1068%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14937_Frontini_Cadence-of-Disruption_lg-scaled.jpg?resize=1920%2C1439&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/museumofnonvisibleart.com\/interviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AB14937_Frontini_Cadence-of-Disruption_lg-scaled.jpg?w=1392&amp;ssl=1 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leo Frontini, Cadence of Disruption, 2024, Oil on canvas 36 x 48 inches 91.4 x 121.9 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