FORLENZA ART - WOODSTOCK, NEW YORK - CREATIONS BY MULTI-MEDIA ARTIST DAN FORLENZA
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    DAN FORLENZA | MULTI-MEDIA ARTIST | PAINTINGS | DIGITAL ART | ANIMATION | FILM

    • Active Artist Member at WAAM (Woodstock Artists Association & Museum), https://www.woodstockart.org/.  Since its founding in 1919, the Woodstock Artists Association & Museum has been committed to exhibiting, collecting and supporting artists and art education and in sustaining the tradition of Woodstock as a “Colony of the Arts.” WAAM is located in the center of the village of Woodstock, New York.
    • Nationally published single panel comic artist with King Features Syndicate in weekly feature called "The New Breed" in the 1990s and more recently the co-creator of a sci-fi graphic novel series called "SUPERBUG".
    • Creating NFT digital art since 2019 and ranked as one of the top NFT Artists with over 500 NFT artworks sold to over 230 NFT art collectors.
    • Digital NFT Artwork is part of The Museum of Crypto Art (M○C△) permanent Genesis Collection. 
    • Film & Animation Creator with Forlenza Brothers A.I. Studio

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    FILM & ANIMATION

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    "Outdated: The American Dream That Wasn't": An Illusion Corporations Sold Us

    The notion of the "American Dream" has long been romanticized as a universal ideal for prosperity and success, yet it is a concept deeply rooted in exclusion and inequality. The traditional image of a nuclear family thriving in a suburban artificial paradise was a white American fantasy made up by the corporate fascists of the mid-20th century and continues by today’s tech companies. The dream was never equally accessible to all. It was a thin, glossy plastic facade built by corporate white America with the help of Madison Avenue in the 1950s and 1960s. Like blind mannequins, Americans bought into this false narrative and became robotic, mindless consumers living in their privileged, isolated bubble. They ignored the enduring disparities faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), whose narratives have been historically marginalized. The post-war era's consumerism, which idealized a homogenous family structure, served to reinforce segregation, racial biases, and economic inequalities rather than challenge them.

    Short Films by Forlenza Brothers Studio

    Artist Statement

    My work delves into the intricate tapestry of cultural influences that shape our identities, both from the past and in contemporary society. Through a critical lens, I examine the pervasive role of social media and its often harmful effects on our interactions and perceptions. In my pieces, I aim to weave these themes together, employing a primitive aesthetic that harmoniously blends expressionism with figurative elements. This approach allows me to convey the complexities of modern life while inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences within this cultural landscape. Each artwork serves as a dialogue between tradition and modernity, encouraging contemplation of how our shared narratives continue to evolve. Artist's Statement: My work explores the intricate tapestry of cultural influences that shape our identities, drawing from both historical contexts and contemporary society. Through a critical lens, I scrutinize the pervasive role of technology—particularly social media—and its often detrimental impacts on our interactions, mental well-being, and perceptions of reality. In my pieces, I strive to weave these themes together, employing a primitive aesthetic that seamlessly blends expressionism with figurative elements. This approach not only highlights the complexities of modern life but also serves as a commentary on how our digital lives can fragment our connections and distort our self-image. Each artwork invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences within this evolving cultural landscape, acting as a dialogue between tradition and modernity. Ultimately, I hope to spark contemplation about how technology influences our shared narratives and the ways we navigate our existence in an increasingly connected yet isolated world.