Mr Schembri is a contemporary mixed-media artist and photographer. A native of Brooklyn New York his lyrical style is rooted in his musical experiences in Greenwich Village beginning in the 1960s. His work is centered around musicians and dancers.
During his 38 year career as a photographer he has photographed such musical legends as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Gato Barbieri, Taj Mahal, and Eddie Palmieri. In addition Joseph has worked with such prestigious dance companies as The Limon Dance Company, Elliot Feld’s Ballet Tech and the Paul Taylor Company. His photographs have appeared in numerous publications including the New York Times and Dance Magazine.
Mr Schembri began using a mixed-media approach to creating art in 2010 after attending a workshop with San Francisco artist Jeremy Sutton . He has been exhibiting this work in the Bucks County, Pa area since 2015.
Joseph Schembri: Stage Right
I have been a professional dance photographer since the 1980s. Over the years I became intrigued with the behind the scenes aspect of performing and how to present these images beyond a picture. The photographs have become part of the narrative in creating mixed media images. My artwork takes a intimate view of the world of music and dance, referencing relationships musicians share with their instruments and the adventure a dancer takes with motion. The pieces are created through a multi-disciplines process resulting in an interpretation of a moment in time. The process begins with creating a digital painting. That painting is printed on canvas, textured with an acrylic gel and accented with paint, markers or ink to achieve the vision.
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