Painting and sculpture have been my natural means of expression ever since I was a child . My mind is always full of images  and I feel most fulfilled  when I am working on my art, whether my materials are paint, steel, clay or stone. 

After high school, I attended Mohawk Valley Community College and Munson-Williams-Proctor Art Institute in Utica, N.Y., and  was privileged to study with the late Robert Hoffman. I later graduated with a Fine Arts Degree from Alfred University.

 The responsibilities of marriage and my growing family made it necessary to discontinue my scholarship to the School of Visual Arts in New York City. I embarked on many jobs in my role as father and wage earner, including becoming a sales rep. and eventually running my own small company. I kept working on my art projects whenever I could, always holding in my heart the desire to keep growing as an artist.

Over the years, my work was included in shows at Munson-William-Proctor Art Annuals, one-man shows at Watertown and Wellsville Libraries, etc.  Galleries have included: Mary Burns Gallery, Corning N.Y., Lee-Feldman Gallery, Watertown. N.Y., and Great Artspectations Gallery, Syracuse, N.Y., where I was the Featured Artist in October 2003.

Recently, with my children grown and gone from the nest, it was time to make the long-awaited leap from business to full-time artist.  Now I wonder why it took me so long! My days are now filled with the joy of creating and sharing my art with others. 

I volunteer as art teacher at the Salvation Army's Barnabas Youth Center.  I enjoy sharing the love of art and discovering hidden talents in these eager young people.  I also currently teach sculpture to children and adults at the studios in the newly-built YMCA at the Fayetteville Towne Center.

In early 2004, I received an Individual Artist's Grant from the New York State Cultural Resources Council to create environmental public art. With this funding, I have launched a project (using recycled materials contributed by local companies and donated space from the Syracuse City Parks Department) to create a sculpture garden for the community. I am currently sculpting large formed-steel benches and tables from which the passers-by may view a changing exhibit of outdoor sculpture and art by talented local artists, on what was once a busy, but empty street corner. 

Another recent Grant given to our local Enable Association provides me with the opportunity to work with disabled adults to help them discover their unique creativity. We will introduce clients to various sculpture materials, allowing them to express themselves in new and exciting ways.  I truly believe God is blessing my life and those around me through the beauty of His creative Spirit!

Many thanks to The Carving Studio, West Rutland, Vt., and my mentor, "B"Amore, for her encouragement of my work  and the opportunity to continue expanding  my carving skills.

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Contact Information

Angelo Puccia Studios
235 Glenwood Avenue
Syracuse, NY  13207

315-479-5714

Artist Links

Syracuse Arts

The Carving Studio
 West Rutland, Vt.

Cultural Resources Council
 Syracuse, NY