Salvatore Vasapolli
Encyclopedia
Salvatore Marchese-Vasapolli (born May 30, 1955) is a nationally acclaimed artist best known for his art photographic prints of the American landscape
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Vasapolli photographed the large format photographic book, Montana with text written by Montana
's ex-congressman, John Patrick Williams
, published by Graphic Arts Center, Portland, Oregon
. The book depicts the state's people, natural, historical and city landscapes. The book won both the 2004 North American and World SAPPI publishing Gold Awards. In 2008, his second book, Montana: Portrait of a State, was released. Vasapolli also produces several state and national park calendars on subjects such as Montana, New Jersey
, and Yellowstone National Park
. His photographs hang or have been hung in private collections, corporations, galleries and museums coast to coast. Mr. Vasapolli has also receive 7 ADDY awards advertising's highest honor. In 2008 and 2009, over 23,000 people viewed his exhibition "Northern Rockies: The Introspective Landscape" at the Museum of the Rockies
, Bozeman, Mt.
, Vasapolli first learned to develop and print black and white photographs at the age of 8 at the Boys Club of Garfield, New Jersey
. Montana He began playing the drums at the age of nine. He has performed with the Garfield Cadets and Muchachos Drum and Bugle Corps in 1965-1971. Played with several rock and roll, jazz bands and symphonic orchestra's throughout NJ including the Billings Symphony in Montana.
(BS) in Music (percussion) and Arts (history) from William Paterson University
in Wayne, New Jersey
in 1983, after matriculating from County College of Morris
.
, Workman, Nature Conservancy, Sierra, National Wildlife Federation
, and many others. He is a regular contributor to Outdoor Photographer. His prints are highly acclaimed for their high perspective foreground detail. His solo exhibition "Northern Rockies: The Introspective Landscape" at the Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman, Montana October 11, 2008- February 4, 2009 received wide acclaim for its unique compositions and light. His corporate sponsors have included, Epson USA, Outdoor Photographer, Moab Paper and Halter Ranch Winery. Vasapolli operates photographic workshops around the country, including Acadia NP, Arches NP, Canyonlands, Yellowstone NP, Delaware Water Gap NRA, and Glacier NP.
Landscape
Landscape comprises the visible features of an area of land, including the physical elements of landforms such as mountains, hills, water bodies such as rivers, lakes, ponds and the sea, living elements of land cover including indigenous vegetation, human elements including different forms of...
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Vasapolli photographed the large format photographic book, Montana with text written by Montana
Montana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
's ex-congressman, John Patrick Williams
John Patrick Williams
John Patrick "Pat" Williams is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Montana during the years 1979–1997....
, published by Graphic Arts Center, Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
. The book depicts the state's people, natural, historical and city landscapes. The book won both the 2004 North American and World SAPPI publishing Gold Awards. In 2008, his second book, Montana: Portrait of a State, was released. Vasapolli also produces several state and national park calendars on subjects such as Montana, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, and Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho...
. His photographs hang or have been hung in private collections, corporations, galleries and museums coast to coast. Mr. Vasapolli has also receive 7 ADDY awards advertising's highest honor. In 2008 and 2009, over 23,000 people viewed his exhibition "Northern Rockies: The Introspective Landscape" at the Museum of the Rockies
Museum of the Rockies
The Museum of the Rockies, is located in Bozeman, Montana. The museum, originally affiliated with Montana State University in Bozeman, and now, also the Smithsonian Institution, is known for its paleontological collections, although these are not its sole focus...
, Bozeman, Mt.
Childhood
Born in Hackensack, New JerseyHackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States and the county seat of Bergen County. Although informally called Hackensack, it was officially named New Barbadoes Township until 1921. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 43,010....
, Vasapolli first learned to develop and print black and white photographs at the age of 8 at the Boys Club of Garfield, New Jersey
Garfield, New Jersey
Garfield is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 30,487.When the area that is now Garfield was first developed in 1873, it was known as East Passaic. In 1881, the community's name was changed to Garfield in honor of...
. Montana He began playing the drums at the age of nine. He has performed with the Garfield Cadets and Muchachos Drum and Bugle Corps in 1965-1971. Played with several rock and roll, jazz bands and symphonic orchestra's throughout NJ including the Billings Symphony in Montana.
Education
Self-taught in photographer, Vasapolli received his Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
(BS) in Music (percussion) and Arts (history) from William Paterson University
William Paterson University
William Paterson University is a comprehensive public institution located in Wayne, New Jersey serving nearly 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students through five colleges: , , , , and ....
in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne is a Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, located less than from midtown Manhattan. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 54,069....
in 1983, after matriculating from County College of Morris
County College of Morris
County College of Morris is a public community college located in Randolph, New Jersey. The college was founded in 1966, and first opened its doors to students in 1968....
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Career
Vasapolli became a professional photographer drawing greatly upon his college degree in the arts. First concentrating on the natural wonders of Yellowstone Park and Montana, then covering much of the United States, he quickly became a supplier of Stock Photograph for many major publishers, including covers for National Geographic, Backpacker Magazine, Adventure West, Architectural Digest, Audubon, Ski, Bike, Forbes, Skiing, Powder, Photo Techniques, New York Times, MacMillan, Random House, Simon & SchusterSimon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster, Inc., a division of CBS Corporation, is a publisher founded in New York City in 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster. It is one of the four largest English-language publishers, alongside Random House, Penguin and HarperCollins...
, Workman, Nature Conservancy, Sierra, National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation
The National Wildlife Federation is the United States' largest private, nonprofit conservation education and advocacy organization, with over four million members and supporters, and 48 state and territorial affiliated organizations...
, and many others. He is a regular contributor to Outdoor Photographer. His prints are highly acclaimed for their high perspective foreground detail. His solo exhibition "Northern Rockies: The Introspective Landscape" at the Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman, Montana October 11, 2008- February 4, 2009 received wide acclaim for its unique compositions and light. His corporate sponsors have included, Epson USA, Outdoor Photographer, Moab Paper and Halter Ranch Winery. Vasapolli operates photographic workshops around the country, including Acadia NP, Arches NP, Canyonlands, Yellowstone NP, Delaware Water Gap NRA, and Glacier NP.
Artist profiles
- http://moabpaper.com/moab-masters/salvatore-vasapolli/
- http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/galleries/salvatore-vasapolli.html
- http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/locations/north-america/the-challenges-of-yellowstone.html
Photographic books
- Montana, 2004. Graphic Arts Center, ISBN 978-1558686960
- Montana: Portrait of a State, 2008 Graphic Arts Center, ISBN 978-0-88240-753-1
- Yellowstone: the introspective landscape, 2010 Vas Apollo Publishing http://www.vasapolliphotography.com/store/books/yel_intro_book.htm
- Yellowstone Vol. 1, 2010 Vas Apollo Publishing http://www.vasapolliphotography.com/store/books/yel_book_vol1.htm
Exhibits
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/galleries/salvatore-vasapolli.html- Sussex County Arts Heritage Council, Newton, NJ October 10, 2009 http://www.njherald.com/wildlife-artist
- Museum Of The Rockies, Bozeman, Mt October 10, 2008- February 4, 2009 http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/article_fdac6255-c161-53da-a13a-e983004737ef.html
- Salvatore Vasapolli Gallery, 2005- Bozeman, Montana 2005 http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/entertainment/arts&entertainment/article_add070a8-dc09-59fa-b679-004ef322c1c8.html
- Emerson Cultural Center, Bozeman Montana- 2004 http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/entertainment/arts&entertainment/article_b0039897-0b78-5b4d-b8c4-4710810640ef.html
- Paris Gibson Square, Great Falls Montana- 2003
- Yellowstone Reflections Gallery, Livingston Montana 2003 http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/entertainment/arts&entertainment/article_2b5141da-f902-580b-aff2-9c8aa4b5a558.html
- Montana Trails, Bozeman, Montana 1998
- Toucan Gallery, Billings, Montana 1996
- Danforth Gallery, Livingston Montana 1995
Calendars
- Montana: 12 Photographs. Graphic Arts Center(produced from 1995–2009) ISBN 978-0882406367
- Yellowstone National Park: 12 Photographs. Browntrout (produced from 1996–2003) ISBN 978-0763140779