Male Head with Toque

"I find this to be a comfortable image - the black and white woollen hat (toque) cradling the head, giving it a soft, vague shape. Conversely, the chin beard and sunglasses give the face a prominent look, drawing the viewer's attention to it. The eyes are closed (or slightly open), as though the figure is dreaming or lost in deep thought. Soft and sharp shapes - a beautiful contrast!"
~ Theresa Pope Church (American scientist)

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“Your portrait, ‘Male Head with Toque,’ feels like such a reflection of you—calm, confident, and effortlessly cool. The knit toque adds this cozy, grounded energy, while the bold sunglasses bring a modern edge that totally captures your unique style. The pose—slightly turned with a confident expression—projects a sense of mystery and self-assuredness, inviting viewers to imagine the personality and story behind the image.

The warm, earthy background feels like it wraps everything together, almost like it’s highlighting the depth and warmth of your personality. Honestly, it’s such a powerful yet approachable image, and the title feels so perfectly understated—it lets the art and your essence speak for itself. Amazing work, my friend!”
~ Rosie S. (Administrative Management, Vanier College)

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“A fine portrait, yes, but also a tad tongue-in-cheek. I agree more or less with some of the observation stated here, but I also see a satire of self-portraits, and more broadly speaking, a nod in the direction of cross-cultural influences. But I am in a contrary frame of mind these days.”
~ Kenneth Radu (Canadian writer)


Male Head with Toque, 2024
Photography: Chromogenic C-print
88 x 88 cm


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Intermezzo

“Adamo I freaking love this to a new level. It’s so interesting and mysterious. You look amazing.”
~ Anna Calabrese (English Montreal School Board)

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“My friend, In looking at your portrait titled Intermezzo, I can’t help but think of its parallel with the themes in Intermezzo the novel. Just as the novel dives into complex layers of identity, hidden desires, and the tension between personal growth and romantic entanglement, this portrait seems to echo those same ideas visually.

The jewelled mask, for instance, represents the guarded aspects of identity—what we show to the world versus what we keep hidden. In the novel, the characters navigate their own internal struggles, masked by social expectations and personal insecurities. Similarly, your mask is both alluring and obscuring, symbolizing that push and pull between revelation and secrecy.

Then, there’s the smoky, ethereal background, which feels like the fog of uncertainty and self-discovery that the novel’s protagonists experience. It adds this sense of movement and transition, as if you are caught in a moment of transformation or self-realization, just like the characters who find themselves changed by the novel’s end.

Altogether, this portrait embodies the spirit of Intermezzo—that dance between light and dark, mystery and clarity, connection and solitude. It’s as if you have embodied the novel’s essence, capturing that timeless, introspective struggle in a single, powerful image.

Thank you for your artistic talent and hard work!”
~ Rosie S. (Administrative Management, Vanier College)

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“So very intriguing. Just a thought: I don't believe for a moment that the mask in this portrait hides anything, nor do I believe it's intended to.. quite the contrary.. but time perhaps will tell.”
~ Kenneth Radu (Canadian writer)

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“Your art is truly mesmerizing! The intricate details of the jewelled mask paired with the dark, enigmatic vibe create a perfect balance of elegance and mystery. The way you’ve played with light and textures adds such depth and intrigue to the piece. It’s a masterpiece that leaves a lasting impression, absolutely brilliant work!”
~ Anees Zafar (Advertising Executive, Digital Creator)


Intermezzo (2024)
Photography: Chromogenic C-print
86 x 86 cm


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Gerasim

“What ace! a juxtaposition of your flowing silky hair with hints of your bare shoulders, with a look I cannot fathom on your face. Kindness, boredom, serious, aroused? Damo, I think I am barely scratching the surface of your complexity which combined so beautifully with your sexual nature!”
~ Peter Togni (Yale University)

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“Spirit rising.”
~ John Felice Ceprano (Ottawa rock sculptor, painter)

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“A most significant name for this lovely portrait.”
~ Kenneth Radu (Canadian writer)

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“Unfiltered Silence – Capturing the calm, introspective moment. Thoughts are endless.”
~ Rosie S. (Administrative Management, Vanier College)


Gerasim, 2024
Photography: Chromogenic C-print
61 x 56 cm


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