MICHAEL MANDOLFO

is a visual artist based in Buffalo, New York. Perception is a common theme in his work. Upon receiving his bachelor's degree in photography from the University at Buffalo in 1985, Mandolfo has received a multitude of awards and exhibited across New York over the last few decades. His work has also appeared in Times Square, at destination hotels in many US cities including New York City and Las Vegas, and as far away as Buenos Aries and Tokyo.

His work explores coexisting cultures in America as he focuses on discovering ways elements of culture are able to be expressed as a unifying force rather than a dividing one. His subjects may include one's individual perception, as well as cultural perception both from within and outside one's culture.

EXHIBITIONS

2023 SASSE Museum of Art Pomona, CA In Another Language: My Story

2022 Huayno Screening at LaMacacha Cultural Center. La Plata, Buenos Aires Argentina

2022 Huayno Screening at the Alfred Summer Arts Festival "Making Meaning in an Uncertain World"

2022 Public Art Exhibition Erie County Family Court Buffalo, NY

2022 Silo Projection and live event Silo City Buffalo, NY

2021 Solo Exhibition Buffalo Central Library

2021 Solo Exhibition Anne Frank Social Justice Festival Buffalo State College Buffalo, NY

2021 Solo Exhibition Carnegie Art Center North Tonawanda, NY

2020 Solo Exhibition Kean University Nancy Dryfoos Gallery

2019 Solo Exhibition Canvas Salon Gallery Buffalo, NY January – April

2018 Solo Exhibition Otto’s Abode Wanakena, NY October

2015 Group Exhibition Artsphere Buffalo, NY July

2014 Group Exhibition Art Sphere Buffalo, NY August

2014 Group Exhibition Art Sphere Buffalo, NY March

2013 Group Exhibition Arcangel Gallery Buffalo, NY

2011 Solo Exhibition Arcangel Gallery Inaugural Show Buffalo, NY

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

2018 Gateway to Wilderness Wanakena, NY

FINE ART AWARDS

2022 Bridges From Borders

Partner of the Year

2014 1st place award “Motion” Artsphere group show

INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE AWARDS

2020 Honor of Distinction Communicator Award Production TV Spots

2019 Silver Communicator Award Creative & Photography

2019 Bronze Communicator Award Creative & Photography

2018 Bronze Telly Award Interactive 360 Tour

2016 Gold Communicator Award Creative & Photography

2016 Gold Communicator Award Photography

2015 Silver Communicator Award Creative & Photography

2014 Bronze Telly Award Video

2013 Gold Hermes Award Creative & Photography

2013 Gold Hermes Awards Photography

2013 Gold Communicator Award Photography

2013 Gold Communicator Award Creative & Photography

2010 Platinum Hermes Award Photography & Creative

2010 Gold Communicator Award Photography & Creative

2010 Gold Communicator Award Photography & Creative

2008 Silver Communicator Award Photography

2008 Communicator Award Photography

2007 Hermes Award Photography

EDUCATION

1985 BFA Photography University at Buffalo