ARTIST DANIEL MAZZONE
Daniel Mazzone was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. As part of an artistic family, he was surrounded by a world of visual concepts and expression. His mother was an art instructor, and Mazzone became particularly interested in the composition and production of stained glass at a young age. The youthful exploration of his artistic talents were pushed aside when he became homeless at the age of 15. Once Mazzone got back on his feet a few years later, he pushed himself to explore art again.
In 2013, Mazzone began exhibiting at both the Canadian Heritage Art Company and at Hazelton Fine Art Gallery for the next two years. It was not until the Toronto International Art Fair in late 2014 where his artwork really caught the attention of the renowned Tanenbaum family, whom are part of the top 200 art collectors in the world.
Since then, Mazzone has been making waves nonstop across North America. In May 2015, he did his first show, “Torn Apart”, in New York City at the Carriage House Arts Center and in December made his official Art Basel Miami debut at 1 Hotel South Beach, “A Walk Through Life”, selling out his entire collection of 25 pieces at the show. Some notable buyers from this show were François-Henry Bennahmias, Randy Frankel and José Bautista, where Bautista purchased 5 pieces on opening night and has since commissioned a number of works.
Tell us how did you get into Art Daniel and one of your greatest achievements?
I got into the arts at a very young age. My mother was an artist and she taught me to do stainless work and paint. I don’t tell people how I make artwork. I give some details. I usually research a topic, and I’ll collect materials to tell the story of that person, and I just build it like a sculpture. It’s all handmade. In terms of achievements, creating art for the Pope and having the opportunity to meet him at the Vatican stands out.
Your greatest inspirations or influences?
Andy Warhol and Picasso. Both have influenced the art world and continue to do so in so many ways, even architecture and advertising in general.
How has this pandemic affected your creativity/work?
I would definitely say that the pandemic has given me time to put extra thought into my art work and I want to tell. Changing directions, making a difference with art, and taking the stories on a new path.
How do you feel about the art world? Does it need to change?
I actually think the art world is in the right direction. The opportunities for artists from all over the world to display and share their art is out there.
What does wellbeing mean to you Daniel?
Well-being for me is being happy every day. Being able to wake up and do something you love. Having a healthy lifestyle and a healthy mind.
