Tony Gonzalez is an artist currently living in New York City. He received his BFA from the Cooper Union School of Art and his MFA from Yale University. In addition to working as a fine art photographer, Gonzalez has taught photography for over 30 years including at The Cooper Union, Pratt Institute and New York University.
Since 2002, Gonzalez has been teaching full-time at Queens College, CUNY and is currently a Tenured Professor and Chair of the Art Department. Gonzalez is a contributing author for The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes, Second Edition and Third Edition by Christopher James, A Step-by-Step Manual Highlighting Artists and Their Creative Practice by Christina Z. Anderson and is featured most recently in the Alternative Process Photography for the Contemporary Photographer: A Beginner's Guide 1st Edition by Morgan Post. In 2016, “NAIADS” was featured in the Arezzo & Fotografia Biennial for photography in Arezzo, Italy.
During the 90-minute artist talk titled "Fairytales & Little Red: An Artist's Journey," fine art photographer and professor Tony Gonzalez will present his work and lead a discussion that will take you on a captivating journey into his world.
He'll showcase his latest series, "Fairytales," and delve into the fascinating "Little Red" project. Discover the inspiration behind his artworks, learn about the artistic process that breathes life into these tales, and explore the underlying themes that resonate in today's world. Through this talk, gain insight into Gonzalez's unique approach to reimagining classic narratives, infusing them with contemporary perspectives and thought-provoking twists.
This project is supported by funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, Statewide Community Regrants Program (formerly the Decentralization program) with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and administered by Flushing Town Hall.
This program is also supported in part by Queens Rising, a multi disciplinary arts celebration created to highlight the borough's culture and creative diversity.