Timeline

1989

State University of New York at Purchase, BFA

1992

State University of New York at Buffalo, MFA

John Paradiso earned a BFA at the State University of New York (Purchase) and his MFA at the State University of New York (Buffalo). He is a mixed media artist and describes his work as metaphorical and based upon such issues as identity, sexuality, health, and love. He has work in private and public collections including the Kinsey Institute, the Leslie Lohman Museum, Stamp Collection at the University of Maryland, College Park, and a portfolio of seven photographs in the National Picture Collection at the Library of Congress, (AIDS portfolio).

John has served as a health educator and caregiver in the HIV/AIDS community for over twenty years where he developed educational programs and provided peer-based counseling. More recently he was a an Artist-in-Residence at the Washington Hospital Center working with adult cancer patients, their families and caregivers.

John is currently the lead Art Consultant for Landex Development,LLC with their new Studio 3807 mixed use property, and the Resident Artist/Curator at Portico Gallery and Studios, Brentwood, MD.