Swankyville + Artist Alexander Amato

04/03/2026

Awesome exhibit with the awesome ladies at the Candace Kahn Gallery/Perez Art District

04/03/2026

Swankyville installment number 3 coming along awesome!

08/03/2025

Final piece in the first installment for the Swankyville series.

Mr Douglas I presume....
36" x 36"
Acrylic on canvas
Available for purchase now

02/03/2025

So long
Gentleman's party
Thank Robert Connery for becoming a collector...
And braving the hurricane winds to pick up this beauty.
❤️💯💥🫶🙌

01/03/2025

Gallerist Mark Pellegrino's Impell Gallery's Modernism Week 2025 show featured painter Alexander Amato's new Series #1 of "Swankyville" works.

Swankyville presents a captivating exploration of mid-century modern aesthetics in alluring acrylic oil paintings on canvas. At the heart of the compositions lie meticulously rendered swimming pools or modernist exteriors, with pool surfaces pristine expanses of azure, reflecting the sunlit sky. Surrounding pools or interior rooms are often ensembles of abstracted, vividly colored chairs, clouds, people in shades of orange, blue, and yellow, strategically arranged to draw the viewer into the dynamic rhythm of the scene. The interplay of these bold colors not only offers a visual feast but also enhances the vivacious energy of a retro setting.

Positioned around the homes, eclectic assemblies of figures capture the essence of lively gatherings, each portrayed in varied, vivid hues that suggest the vibrancy and diversity of the scenes. The figures, while stylized, evoke a sense of movement and interaction, conveying the bustling joy typical of a social rendezvous. Completing the pictures often are sleek, modernist houses, their defining features of expansive glass windows with billowing curtains echo ingthe playful sophistication emblematic of Palm Springs' architectural heritage.

This artwork is a celebration of the enduring allure of mid-century design, where a mix of daring colors and clean lines comes together to recreate the lively spirit of an iconic cultural epoch. Swankyville immerses the viewer in a scene that is both nostalgic and timeless, inviting an appreciation for the stylistic and cultural richness of a bygone era that continues to resonate in contemporary aesthetics. The compositions not only capture moments of carefree elegance but also reflect the lasting influence of Palm Springs' mid-century modern lifestyle, leaving an indelible impression of warmth and exuberance.

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01/03/2025

01/03/2025

www.alexamatoart.com
-- I'd love you to visit my website to see much more of Swankyville!

Welcome to the wonderful wacky world of Swaknyville. A new series inspired by the wild colorful adventure that is living in Palm Springs.

The Bookhouse pastel series which was started almost 30 years ago became the catalyst for me to elevate that vibe and bring it to canvas.

Using old photos of friends, new photos of local architecture, AI, and just about anything else i could get my hands on, I came up with the zany vision for Swanky.