Sergio Paul Ianniello

Sergio Paul Ianniello is a professional artist based in Brisbane, Australia. Figures and portraits in a landscape dominate the content of his paintings and he likes using lively, complementary colours to create luminosity through acrylic-based media. He generally focuses on an expressive, realistic style that is at times a quirky representation of celebrity icons.

He been awarded for his work, has exhibited in various Brisbane galleries and has often been a finalist in a variety of art competitions.

Over the years, he has sold many paintings and drawings nationally and internationally.

All his paintings are on professional-quality canvas, stretched over a wooden frame and ready to hang. He uses high-quality paint and medium during the painting process to maintain the beautiful colours and longevity of his work. His paintings come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Delivery of his work is insured and securely packaged with several layers of thick bubble wrap in a sturdy cardboard box or wooden crate.

EDUCATION

University of Queensland: Bachelor of Arts
TAFE: Diploma of Visual Arts
Brisbane Institute of Art: Courses in Drawing, Painting, Ceramics and Sculpture

EXHIBITIONS

2015 Percolator Gallery Brisbane: Noirscapes and Naturescapes
2016 Ipswich Art Awards, Fire Station Gallery
2017 Royal Queensland Art Exhibition, Bowen Hills
2018 Ipswich Art Awards, Fire Station Gallery
2019 Royal Queensland Art Exhibition, Bowen Hills

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS

2012 BIA Eckersley Expressive Drawing, BIA Gallery, Windsor – First Prize
2016 Royal Queensland Art Society Exhibition, Petrie Terrace – Finalist
2016 Lethbridge Annual 10,000 Small Scale Art Award, Paddington Finalist
2016 Rotary Art Spectacular, Central Plaza 1, Brisbane – Finalist
2017 Rotary Art Spectacular, Central Plaza 1, Brisbane – Finalist
2018 Lethbridge Annual 10,000 Small Scale Art Award, Paddington – Finalist
2019 Rotary Art Spectacular, Central Plaza 1, Brisbane – Finalist