Social commentary has been an interest of Anthony Granato's for quite some time.  Whether it be movies, books, music or other artistic media, all have a resounding effect on his work.  The messages in Anthony's paintings are visual metaphors for his experiences in modern life.  All of Anthony's work has social messages woven into the concept and visual structure of the images.

"The process in which I create my art is much like developing a riddle...start with the answer and work backwards.  I begin with the final product, then figure out how to make it happen.  I take elements I've drawn, sculpted or photographed and scan them into the computer.  Once in the computer, I bring them all together and merge them into one cohesive image.  Once I'm happy with my composition, they are then printed with fully archival materials, mounted on board and then finished in oils.  The frames used to display the work are salvaged antique and vintage frames.  They are distressed, re-beautified, painted or left in existing condition based on the look I desire" ~Anthony Granato