October 23, 2019 - 2295 views
An artist who has painstakingly recreated 135 drawings by Michelangelo is bringing his incredible skill to Wales for the first ever Conwy Art Weekend.
Dr Alan Pascuzzi is a master painter, sculptor, art historian and author whose works have graced the Vatican City and beyond. He will be sharing his talent via a series of special events for The Conwy Art Weekend at St Mary’s Church this week from 25-27 October 2019.
The Conwy Art Weekend coincides with the 2019 Gweldd Conwy Feast and will offer a unique experience to locals and visitors to the town.
The weekend will kick off with workshops where Dr Pascuzzi will teach the ancient art of fresco painting, the same technique Michelangelo used to paint the world famous Sistine Chapel.
On Friday night, St Mary’s will host an intimate lecture by Dr Pascuzzi on how Michelangelo transformed from an apprentice to become a Renaissance master. Saturday evening will see a full programme of relaxing live music in the atmospherically lit surroundings of St Mary’s Church.
People will also be able to take in sculptures and drawings by Dr Pascuzzi at an exhibition that will be open the entire weekend.
Alan Pascuzzi is a painter, sculptor, and professor of art history. As a student, he copied all 135 of Michelangelo's extant drawings from the period covered in his book from originals in various museums. He has been teaching Renaissance art techniques to students for more than a decade.
He has appeared in TV documentaries on Renaissance art, including the BBC’s The Color Blue and Inside the Mind of Leonardo, and on 60 Minutes.
The Conwy Art Weekend is the brainchild of Life:Full Colour founder, Sara McKee.
Sara said: “I’ve been passionate about Italian Renaissance art since I was introduced to it as an art history student. It has been a dream come true to meet and make friends with an artist of Alan Pascuzzi’s brilliance over recent years.
"I know he has equal passion and joy for sharing his skills and knowledge so we’re delighted to bring him to Conwy to inspire and spark people’s creativity.”
For further information please visit www.lifefullcolour.com/conwyartweekend
