ENDORSEMENTS
Below are excerpts from endorsement letters provided by institutions, artists, and professionals in the art world with whom I have had the privilege to collaborate.
Evelina De Castro
Director at RISO - Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Palermo
As the Director of the RISO Museum...I had the pleasure of hosting a conference led by Maestro Cimarelli….The conference was an extraordinary event that attracted an audience interested in exploring the dynamics of contemporary art and its perception across the various contexts that have enriched Maestro Cimarelli's experiences in Italy,
the USA, and the East….Cimarelli demonstrated a remarkable ability to communicate complex concepts in an accessible manner, while maintaining the attention and interest of diverse audience drawn to contemporary art, which permeates the experiences and lives of all….The audience and the speakers who participated in the talk had the opportunity to appreciate Dionisio Cimarelli’s professional skills, enhanced by a variety of experiences in artistic production, teaching, and dissemination.
Senate of the Italian Republic, Rome
Reason for the Award:
Marchigiano of the Year in the World
Dionisio Cimarelli, through his prolific work in China, has built a bridge between Western and Eastern cultures, expressing a deeply personal vision of art. A distinctive feature of his work is the extraordinary ability to fuse Italian sculptural tradition with Chinese porcelain. Deeply connected to his Marchigiano origins, yet a tireless traveler, Dionisio finds inspiration in the places he visits and the nature that surrounds him.
Recognized as an artist of international renown, the New York Academy of Art also acknowledged his capacity to transform the world of the arts.
Michael Rips
Former Executive Director
The Art Students League of New York
Dionisio Cimarelli si an artist of great genius and international acclaim. For that reason, we are most fortunate to have Dionisio Cimarelli as an instructor at The Art Students League of New York. Since becoming Director, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Mr. Cimarelli not only through his stellar reputation among his students and the high regard in which his fellow instructors hold him, but also personally. He is articulate and passionate about his art and a tireless advocate for his students; at the same time, he is a consummate professional. As a result, he is sought after by every major art academy in the world.
Marco Leona
David H. Koch Scientist-in-Charge
The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Mr. Cimarelli is an accomplished artist with an international reputation for achievements in sculpture, as well as teaching, mentorship, and outreach…..
I would like to discuss a project Dionisio and I had planned in connection with the Metropolitan Museum’s current exhibition Michelangelo: Divine Craftsman and Designer…..In Dionisio Cimarelli,
I found such a professional figure: his knowledge of classical sculpture and traditional techniques, his experience in the fabrication of large-scale sculptures, and his understanding of modern technology ensured that he could assist me and the museum in this all important project….His talent, knowledge, and intellectual curiosity are indeed rare and make him a wonderful colleague and research partner.
Albert Abut
Architect
Tokyo/ Hong Kong / Hanoi / Istanbul / Paris
I know and profoundly admire Sculptor Dionisio Cimarelli and his outstanding work. Cimarelli's artistic talents link East and West in a very subtle way. But they also translate a strong statement as the sophistication of Chinese and Italian cultures are synchronized in a manner that the classical and the contemporary become one.
The uniqueness of his sculptures will always inspire.
His work epitomizes new directions taken by contemporary art and will certainly inspire future generations to come. We worked together on many occasions as Dionisio Cimarelli was my art consultant for various architectural and interior projects I realized in Japan. Always in a positive mood and always looking forward! I observed and highly appreciated his dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
Harvey Citron
Former Instructor/Director of Sculpture/Anatomy New York Academy of Art
I found him to be an extraordinarily engaged teacher. His teaching method is comprehensive, fluidly delivered, well organized, and highly regarded by his students.
Glenn Harper
Former Editor-in-chief
Sculpture magazine, USA
Dionisio Cimarelli is an artist of exceptional ability in the field of contemporary art….His work would surely further the development of American artists and art publishing in the new, multinational era for artists and their work….His work as a sculptor is a remarkable combination of contemporary art’s concerns, traditional figural sculpture and portraiture, and global perspectives.
Maria Weber
Former Professor, Senior Research Fellow at ISPI, and former Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Beijing.
The sculptor's high professional profile is indisputable, as evidenced by a long international experience spanning America, Asia, and Europe. He has also participated in numerous lectures and conferences at prestigious academic institutions, and has received multiple recognitions, including his recent appointment as Artistic Supervisor for the prestigious and large scale architectural project, ZhongKai SheShan Luxury Villas in Shanghai. Through his work, he has succeeded in combining ancient perfection with contemporary art, creating sculptures as delicate and precious as jewels, and harmoniously merging two millennial cultures Chinese and Italian in a unique and original way.
Dr. Salem A. Al-Eid
Former Chairman of the Department of Art Education
College of Education. King Saud University,
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Prof. Cimarelli conducted a sculpture workshop for a number of practicing artist and students in the graduate and undergraduate program.
The workshop was aimed at developing basic skills and raising the awareness of artistic possibilities of marble and sculptural form. As a result, the participants gained significantly from the tremendous experience of Prof. Cimarelli with the media, and they are looking forward to continue producing marble sculptures…..Prof. Dionisio Cimarelli demonstrated proficiency ni presenting his artistic experience and successfully made a knowledgeable connection between the Western and Saudi contemporary arts. He also demonstrated exceptional skills as a teacher.
Peter Mah
Former Professor of Drawing and Painting
Ontario College of Art & Design
Toronto, Canada
Mr. Cimarelli offered us a very interesting and exciting lecture in excellent English regarding his experience in sculptural restoration and in his own career as a Fine Art sculptor. From his lecture and slides of his oeuvre, I could recognize that
Mr. Cimarelli has developed tremendous skill in traditional carving, and is also a considerable authority on Renaissance sculpture.
Dr. Elmar Weingarten
Former Director
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Berlin, Germany
...Claudio Abbado and I decided that these works should not only be displayed in Potsdam but also shown to the visitors of the Philharmonie, now among the beautiful drawings and sculptures.
What fascinates us about Dionisio's work? He has taken the reverse path….and what he achieves is truly extraordinary. These are sculptures with great internal radiance; characters unfold with an unmistakable personality. But also the drawings. For the sculptor, drawings are stages along the path to sculpture. In Dionisio’s case, they are, first and foremost, proof of excellent art. They do not fumble but offer, each time, a convincing account of a stage in his search process. They are colored even when no color is present, and they are significant companions to the sculptures. We are grateful and glad that we have been able to offer you, dear Dionisio, the opportunity here at the Berliner Philharmonie to show us some stages of your search.