Signed Artist Proof Print “Brando” by Joe Testa-Secca

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“Brando” an extremely rare signed artist proof print by renowned Tampa Florida Artist Joe Testa-Secca. This print is approximately 16 … Read more “Brando” an extremely rare signed artist proof print by renowned Tampa Florida Artist Joe Testa-Secca. This print is approximately 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall. It is in a frame which measures approximately 20 inches wide by 24 inches tall.
Mr. Testa-Secca died at age 94 on February 20, 2023. His art has been an important force in the art world for decades, and his works are well represented in public and private collections in the United States and abroad. Creating professionally for over 60 years, Joe's work has explored a variety of subjects and techniques. As a child, he enjoyed drawing and painting and his parents nurtured that passion. A hobby shifted to a potential career during his service in the Navy when he was given the job of medical illustrator at the San Diego Naval Hospital. Upon his discharge from the Navy in 1954, he chose to continue professional studies earning his Masters of Fine Arts at the University of Georgia (1956) and advanced post-graduate study at the University of Iowa. When Joe returned to Tampa, he set up a studio at his home. His work was met with both interest and enthusiasm earning several important private and public commissions. Over his 30 year tenure at the University of Tampa, Joe was awarded a Dana Professorship (one of U.T.'s highest accolades), served as Chair of the Art Department and later the Division of Fine Arts. Upon his retirement in 1995, Joe continued to be an active and engaged artist, fulfilling numerous commissions. His work continues to be actively sought by collectors and admirers. See less