Join Rob Lee on 'The Truth in This Art' as we delve into the art world, exploring its impact on culture and society with our guest Charlie Visconage, a self-taught artist based in Washington, DC, who discovered his passion for painting in 2014, breaking free from past negative beliefs. Through vibrant colors and intense portraits, he seeks to capture the soul of his subjects and better understand people through his art. Inspired by his experiences in Japan and the urban landscapes of DC, Charlie's unique style showcases neon-drenched features, bulging eyes, and clenched teeth, accompanied by text that reveals the subjects' innermost emotions. His work has been exhibited locally and internationally in Poland, Slovenia, and Japan, and he continues to recharge his creative energy through artistic residencies. Charlie's quest to explore the essence of humanity through his art is evident in his captivating and evocative portraits.Throughout this presentation:Delve into the artistic journey of Charlie Visconage, a self-taught artist based in Washington, DC.Explore how Charlie's painting journey began in 2013, leading to the development of his unique and vibrant style featuring intense portraits.Discover the influences behind Charlie's captivating artwork, as he draws inspiration from his experiences in Japan and the urban landscapes of DC.Uncover the emotional depth of Charlie's pieces, crafted to be arresting and evoke powerful responses from viewers.Learn about the diverse exhibition locations where Charlie's art has been showcased, spanning from DC, Maryland, and Virginia to international settings in Poland, Slovenia, and Japan.Get ready to be inspired! Charlie started painting in 2013 and has since developed a unique style that incorporates vibrant colors and intense portraits. His work is influenced by his experiences in Japan and the urban landscapes of DC. Charlie's art often features head portraits that convey a sense of intensity and energy. He aims to create pieces that are arresting and evoke a strong emotional response. Charlie has exhibited his work in various locations, including DC, Maryland, Virginia, Poland, Slovenia, and Japan.Mentioned in this episode:Charlie's website1/29-2/22 - LAID BARE at the Notre Dame University Gormley Gallery (https://www.gormleygallery.com/exhibitions)May 6-22 at Homme Gallery (@homme_DC on IG) my solo show "POSITIVE FURY", Opening May 6th from 6-9 PM🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧 Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis. Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★