Rene Capone

California based artist, Rene Carol Capone (b. September 22, 1978) is an American painter known for his depiction of the figure with whimsical and erotic themes, often used together. He also works with stories and myths. Capone was born in Niskayuna, New York. One of four children and is infact of no relation to mobster Al Capone. 

He attended the Parsons School of Design in Manhattan, New York City. He continued his education at The San Francisco Art Institute in San Francisco, CA. He currently resides in Orange County with his 14 pound Chihuahua Mr.Sancho,  

Private collectors of Capone's work can be found throughout the United States of America, Canada, Sweden, England, France, Amsterdam, Japan, and the Netherlands. In 2004 Glaxo Smith Kline became his first corporate collector. 

Well-known for his mystical depictions of young males looking for their place in the world, Capone explores themes of truth, beauty, romance and sexuality through a surreal connection between man and nature. His intimate characters, range from boys in love trapped in stark and threatening landscapes, to colorful reimagining of Greek myths and savage archetypes. He invites the sacred to play alongside your own path through the forest, where creativity is a nourishing substance and a weapon. 

"Rene Capone's artwork is visually stunning and emotionally loud. The images in the paintings can be both erotic and sensual, introspective and proud. For a gay boy viewer, who can see shades of himself depicted in the paintings, Rene's work is both liberating and incredibly sexy."

-Mike Glatze, XY magazine 

"In Rene Capone's work he creates a world where boys become avatars, taking on the characteristics of animals and transforming their identities both physically and spiritually. Capone appropriates and references traditional fairy tale themes. Capone personal theme is that of hope in his audience will find the courage to stand up for themselves, accept who they are and dare to be better."

- San Francisco Public Library