Fine Art
An Impressionistic artist, Joseph Baris
At the start of World War II, Joseph was born in Esperia, a small
agricultural community located between Rome and Naples. The town
was occupied by German forces, and played a minor, though key role
in the brutal six month long battle for nearby Monte Casino by allied
forces. At 16 he immigrated with his father and sister to the United
States, taking residence in Cincinnati.
A
mostly
self
taught
artist
who
has
received
guidance
from
Roland
Huston, Joseph worked in watercolor for years before switching to oils
in
the
1980s.
He
has
also
studied
under
Chuck
Marshall.
Though
he
paints
a
wide
range
of
landscapes,
his
work
is
often
inspired
by
his
memories
of
the
Italian
countryside,
And
his
unique
style
is
inspired
by
artists
such
as
Monet.
Joseph’s
work
is
held
in
many
corporate
and private collections.
“It is important to me to have observed and
experienced a place before I paint it.In
composing the painting, my memory will
serve as a guide for light, color, texture, and
freedom of expression. The finished work will
be a representation of the area that I have
chosen to paint. I find this way of painting to
be creative, exciting, and rewarding.”
Corporate Collections
Cincinnati Financial Group
Cenergy (Duke Energy)
Cincinnati Bell
Motz Consulting Engineers
Solo Exhibitions
The Cincinnati Club
Court Gallery, Knoxville
Cincinnati Nature Center
Hamilton County Park District
Group Exhibits
American Impressionist Society
Closson’s
Art Design Consultant’s Gallery
EMAIL josephbaris@yahoo.com