BIO
Ceprano was born in Providence, Rhode Island, July 6th 1947. His parents were 1st generation Italian American, of Neopoitan heritage. In 1973, he relocated to Ottawa, Canada, becoming a Canadian citizen in 1991. He presently resides in Gatineau, QC.
Initially Interested in meteorology, he attended Community College of Rhode Island, 1966-1968, and received an Associate degree in Science with a concentration in Physics. In 1968, he transferred to the University of Rhode Island, receiving a BFA with a concentration in painting and printmaking, with the department's 'Chamber's Scholarship' in 1970; he completed the degree at the University of Ottawa, as a 'final year of study abroad' .
From 1982-84, he attended Rhode Island College with a graduate assistantship from the Fine Arts department, while pursuing an MA in photography; he continued his study in photography at the University of Ottawa as a non-degree student from 1985 to 1990.
In 1986, he began the practice, "The Art of Balance", a site specific project creating free standing balanced natural rock sculptures 'in situ' at Remic Rapids Park, Ottawa. He received a Canada Council grant in 1989, and continued to receive sponsorship from the National Capital Commission, a federal agency, from 2000 to the present. Under the partnership with the NCC, the "Balanced Rock Sculpture Project", evolved to include music, dance and theater performances upon site as well as daily workshops for the community as well as welcoming tourists to the capital on site every day from June to October.
Rating 5.0 (2 votes)