We recently connected with Concetta Antico and have shared our conversation below.
Concetta , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Has your work ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized?
As a tetrachromat, I’m able to see 100 million more colors than regular vision. Tetrachromacy is a genetic condition that provides me with a fourth receptor in my eyes, which makes me especially sensitive to enhancements of color.
I always knew I was seeing the world differently from others, but it wasn’t until I learned what tetrachromacy was and had my tetrachromacy abilities scientifically endorsed by researchers at UC Irvine, California, that I began to understand and communicate it with others.
Most people haven’t even heard of tetrachromacy, so it’s my mission to change not only that perception but how we perceive the world of color we all live in.
Concetta , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I’m an Australian American artist, instructor and tetrachromat.
I’m continuously inspired by Mother Nature. She is the ultimate artist. The world around me has always been a magical place to be de-mystified, and I found from an early age that I could understand it more fully by portraying it with oils on canvas. I was always captivated by the beauty surrounding me, the earthly visions I see, and painting them helps me to understand it all at a deeper level.
Like Mother Nature, I’m equally inspired by the long history of women artists who have gone unrewarded for so long trying to earn their rightful place in the art world. The revelations of color, light and bold brushwork employed by these Impressionist ladies and others inspires me still. I strive to be in their good artistic company.
Can you share your view on NFTs? (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice)
I find NFTs to be like any other artistic medium. They can also imbue new layers to my work, whether by animating certain paintings or by broadening my audience. Bridging the gap between digital and traditional visual art is right up my alley as a tetrachromat who is always looking to break boundaries and expectations.
I’m honored and thrilled to say that I’ll soon be dropping my genesis NFTs on SuperRare this summer.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
Color is my mantra and muse. By opening the window to a vista of more true colors through my art, my wish is that I will inspire others to revere our planet and thereby make added efforts to save it. We can understand and appreciate more if we can see more.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.concettaantico.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concettaantico/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConcettaAnticoMuse/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/concettaantico
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ConcettaAnticoArt/featured
Image Credits
(Portrait) Ariana Drehsler