Michael J D’Amato

Michael J D’Amato
Photographer/Visual Artist
Biography
Extensive international travel over the past 10-plus years has afforded Michael one-of-a-kind moments when the uniqueness of a place and the right time of day align to present themselves to a watchful eye.
At the same time a good portion of his work centers around architecture (mostly black and white), using geometry and structure, light and shadow, long exposure, darkening filters and multipoint perspective to compel the viewer to examine iconic structures as majestic elements of a culture.
In 2021 he introduced a new twist to photography, 3D photo sculpture, where dimensionality is given to an architectural image by layering segments atop each other.
As a largely self-taught artist, his unique perspective is apparent to the viewer.  As a photographer he is the counterpart to the subject.  When both are in sync, the art reveals itself.

Recent showings ( a partial listing):
Jan – Feb 2023, Pub at the Hub, Delray Beach, FL, 3 D photo sculpture
June – August 2022, The Box Gallery, Florida Showcase 2022, “Cuba Cars” and “Singers – Soldiers” – a juried showcase
May – Jun 2022, Boynton Beach 2nd Career Artists’ Exhibition, 3D photo sculpture, “Crossings” and “Geometrix.”
Nov. 2021-Feb. 2022, Art On BRiC Walls, a juried exhibit 3 images from “A Stone Cathedral.”
January – March 2020, Highland Beach Library, “Shape, Shadow & Structure, 12 black and white architectural images on exhibit.
August 2019, 13th Annual Pollux Award, Honorable Mention,
“Pont ‘d Avignon” exhibited in Barcelona
February – March 2019, Cultural Council of Palm Beach, “Shape, Shadow & Structure”, eight black and white architectural images.
September 2017, Keiser Univ., NYC Exhibition, “Radiator Cap,” “Reflecting Pools”, “Central Park Boathouse” and “Skyline.”
March – June 2017, Hollywood City Hall, 17 pieces on exhibition
March 2017, Art Boca/Art Synergy, juror selected “Two Women at the    Hagia Sophia.”
November 2016, The Arts Garage, Delray Beach, FL, “Radiator Cap,” “Spirit of Light,” “Standing Among the Shadows,” and “Networking”
February 2016, Coral Springs Museum of Art, Coral Springs, FL,         “Networking” and “At the End of the Day.”
2015 “Radiator Cap” won 7th place nationwide in the Light, Space & Time Open Art Competition; “Angles & Curves I” won Special Recognition.
Boca Artists’ Guild Signature Member status, “Angles & Curves I” won 1st Place in the FAU Living Room XXXII Juried Exhibition.
My work has appeared in the October edition of the Photographic Society of America’s magazine.

Visit: www.michaeljdamato.com