The First Thing That I Saw

Artist Reception May 16th 5PM-7PM

Please join us for a reception to mingle with the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments in the NCRC Building 18 Lobby to celebrate Carlo Vitale - "The First Thing That I Saw" & Staff Artists "Between Desks and Studio: Outside & Beyond Work" Exhibitions. Evening Parking Free!

Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement, Detroit’s first avant-garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above, the intricate patterns of quilt-making, the dynamic energy of cityscapes, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic, metaphysical abstractions,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.

Vitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit.  His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York, The Detroit Institute of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum, Wayne State University Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate, hospital, and private collections throughout the country.

hospital, and private collections throughout the nation, reflecting a legacy that resonates deeply in the contemporary art scene.