Torenzo Gann
Our world is precarious and full of great peril. Throughout history, humankind has survived numerous ferocious obstacles. This time in history is no different. We are resilient. We confront challenges. We overcome adversity. We thrive.
Life is a tapestry woven with threads of contradiction. It is a realm where joy and sorrow coexist, where triumph and failure intermingle, and where certainty and doubt dance in an eternal waltz. These contradictions are not merely obstacles to confront and overcome; they are the very essence of the human experience. To see life’s contradictions is to embrace the complexity of existence, and to create art is to transform that complexity into a form that resonates with the soul.
In my personal life, I faced and overcame the perils of drug abuse and mental illness. When the joy and thrill of my alcohol and drug use crumbled, I crumbled along with it. As a result, I sought help.
The life-changing treatment process inspired me to leave the art world and become a certified alcohol and drug counselor so that I could help others affected by addiction.
Years later, I rediscovered my original passion for painting and creating art, and what a thrill and wonder it is!
One of my goals in creating works of art is to portray the contradictions we all experience in life.
Contradictions are a source of inspiration. The conflict between light and shadow, order and chaos, and reality and imagination fuel my creative process. I use various mediums to explore and express these dichotomies, creating works of art that challenge perceptions, evoke deep emotional responses, and, hopefully, provoke contemplation.
Another goal is to comfort the disturbed by evoking a sense of hope, as seen in the beauty of creation, and to disturb those who are comfortable by provoking feelings of urgency that call for action.
I also feel a profound responsibility and calling to create works of art that reveal and contemplate the beauty in the everyday objects we encounter in this fantastic God-created universe.
As an artist, I have a duty to create art that highlights critical societal issues, particularly child trafficking. A percentage of each sale is donated to the Florida Faith Alliance to support their efforts in educating communities and combating child sex trafficking.
