Anthony Ferrara - "This Is Me" - OPENING RECEPTION!

We are delighted to present Ferrara's latest body of work. Join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, July 23, and an Artist Talk on Thursday, July 30, where the artist will share insights into his creative process and the ideas behind the exhibition. For the past 45 years, Anthony Ferrara has worked as a colorist and stylist, building a career rooted in creativity, observation, and transformation. Throughout those years, he became increasingly aware that many people seem less present in their own lives—as though parts of themselves remain hidden, incomplete, or still taking shape. This observation became the inspiration for This Is Me. Through his artwork, Ferrara explores what it means to be fully seen and fully present. His figures suggest identities that are still emerging, inviting viewers to reflect on their own sense of self and the ways in which modern life can leave us feeling fragmented or unfinished. Ferrara studied art and art history at Philadelphia College before pursuing cosmetology, where he found another artistic outlet through color, form, and personal expression. Now, as he transitions from a distinguished career in the hair industry, he returns to his first passion—creating fine art. This Is Me marks both a personal homecoming and an exploration of the universal search for authenticity, presence, and wholeness.