Anthony Siciliano

The process begins the same way for me almost every time… A particular moment comes into focus (captured from a small but meaningful narrative) sometime before or after an event takes place and I need to get the image out into the world.  These scenes are often characterized by a central character, an environment that alludes to an event or activity, and a particular stillness where the figures are caught in a moment of reflection, contemplating their next action or what route to take. 

I like orchestrating these beginnings the most.  Casting the characters, determining relationships, and setting the stage with elements of fantasy and objects from everyday life allows a sense of play to develop in my creative process. The questions being asked and depicted in the beginning stages of creation shift and change as the composition, subject matter, and ideas change to fit the situation.  I enjoy this process because it links directly to what the viewer experiences with the various storytelling interpretations that can be found in the artwork.  The ability to establish an entire world from a fleeting moment is what I find the most challenging and what continues to fuel this discourse.