ARTIST
JP TERLIZZI
New York, USA
JP Terlizzi (b.1962) is a New York City metro-based photographer whose contemporary practice explores themes of memory, relationship, and identity. He is curious about how the past relates to and intersects with the present and how the present enlivens the past, shaping one’s identity.
JP TERLIZZI
JP’s highly acclaimed still life work is known for its distinctive use of style, pattern, texture, and color. He uses food and objects to explore familial heritage and personal stories, creating visual narratives that connect the past and present.Through his evocative use of composition and symbolism, JP captures not only the physical essence of objects but also their emotional and cultural significance creating images that resonate with personal histories and collective memories.
AVAILABLE WORKS
The Creatures of Curiosity
Throughout history, the table has stood as an enduring symbol of unity and togetherness. Its significance goes beyond mere utility; it is a profound testament to the human spirit’s innate desire to connect. Whether marking a significant event or simply joining together, the act of thoughtfully preparing and presenting food or an arranged table becomes an expression of love and care.
The Creatures of Curiosity collection unveils the latest additions of contemporary still lifes that enrich the acclaimed series, “The Good Dishes” by photographer, JP Terlizzi. Each tablescape in the series draws its foundation from JP’s collection of fine china, representing the essence
of tradition and the beauty of connections forged through gathering over
a shared meal. With a special focus on a range of creatures like exotic birds, tigers, cheetahs, snakes, insects, and monkeys, the lavish visual feast depicts an eclectic range where the brightness of color, ornate patterns, and unconventional food pairings suggest temptation and indulgence through the richness of nourishment, the opulence of life and exotic luxuries.
BIOGRAPHY
Born and raised in the farmlands of Central New Jersey, JP earned a BFA in Communication Design at Kutztown University of PA with a concentration in graphic design and advertising. He has studied photography at both the International Center of Photography in New York and Maine Media College in Rockport, ME.
JP’s work has been exhibited extensively in galleries and museums across the United States and abroad, including juried, invitational, and solo exhibitions, notably at Koslov Larsen Gallery, (Houston, TX), Vicki Myhren Gallery (Denver, CO), Gilman Contemporary (Ketchum, ID), Klompching Gallery (Brooklyn, NY) Florida Museum of Photographic Art, Danforth Museum (Framingham, MA), The Griffin Museum of Photography (Winchester, MA), Ft. Wayne Museum of Art (Ft.Wayne, IN), and The Montclair Museum of Art (Montclair, NJ), among others.
JP has been recognized four times in Photolucida’s Critical Mass Top 50 and three times as a Finalist. His work has appeared in AIPAD, The Photoville Fence, and his portfolios have won notable awards of distinction with Klompching Gallery (Brooklyn, NY), Sohn Fine Art Gallery (Lenox, MA), and Soho Photo Gallery (New York, NY).
Print and online publications include: PDN, Shots Magazine, Yogurt Magazine (Italy),
Art Market Magazine, (Israel), Lens Magazine (Israel), Photographer’s Companion (China), Abridged Magazine (Ireland), New England Review, Mono Chroma Magazine, Artdoc Magazine, All About Photo, L’oeil de la Photographie, and The Photo Review.
Permanent Collections:
Royal Caribbean Group
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Candela Gallery Acquisitions
The Center for Fine Art Photography
Private Collections:
Across the US, Canada and Internationally