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Lou DeSerio - is one of photography's most eminent artists. He holds the distinction of many awards and accomplishments. |
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In 1977, the Nevada Art's Council awarded him the first grant in their history to an individual artist. One year later he was awarded a second grant to study with Ansel Adams.
In praise of DeSerio's photographs, Ansel Adams said, "... these photographs exceed the event!"
DeSerio was born in the year 1951. At age two, his parents claim he showed an interest in piano. By five he was demanding a grand piano to play. He had formal music lessons for twelve years and became a music teacher himself, the youngest at the New York Institute of Music. In high school, photography was a hobby but his involvement grew to the point where in college he decided on a photography career.
Professional training began in 1970 at the prestigious Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA. In 1971, he began composing music and photographs of his own original creativity. In 1979, he self-published "A Last Look", which was quickly received by the State of Nevada and selected by Governor List as an offical gift of State.
In 1980, DeSerio moved to Arizona and began a love affair with color photography. In 1981, he was the first artist ever commissioned by Arizona's then largest Savings and Loan institution, Western Savings. In 1983, he relocated from the Phoenix area, to Sedona, the famous Red Rock Country of Arizona. In 1987, DeSerio opened the first successful photography gallery in Sedona.
Throughout his lifetime he has never abandoned his love for music and in 1990 released the first album of his original compositions, "Rapture The Heart" , a solo piano album. Three years later, with the accompanyment of his own digital instrumentation, he recorded and released a second album, "Grand Illusions". A distinctive feature of DeSerio's work is the rich and vibrant colors he obtains from the long-lasting IlfoChrome material. He is one of few photographers in the world who has mastered this difficult and demanding color process.
The Lou DeSerio Gallery, 211 N. Hwy 89a, Sedona, Arizona 86336
Call or fax to: (928)-282-1980 • Toll Free: (800) 766-8520
Copyright 2007 Lou DeSerio
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