Erminio Pinque is the founder and artistic director of BIG NAZO, an international performance group and creature-making studio in Providence. Originally from New York, he has lived in Providence since receiving his BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design, where he now teaches a course in creature creation.
Source: NetWorks 2009-2010 Catalogue
Credits:
Video: Richard Goulis
1987/1994 First Night Footage: Doug Horton
Stills: Big Nazo Archives, Andrew Fladgeboe, Ben Gilberg, Bart Blumberg, Berge Ara Zobain, Bill Huntington
Music: The Big Nazo Band “Boot Squad” lyrics by Erminio Pinque Music by Keith Muslow ©1994 “Shine” lyrics by Erminio Pinque, music by Keith Munslow ©1995 What Cheer
Brigade Producer: Joseph A. Chazan A project of AS220, Providence, RI ©2010
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Highlighting the work of selected artists who have played vital roles in shaping the contemporary visual arts community in Rhode Island. This collection of brief video portraits provides a window into the lives, practices, and cultural contributions of professional artists.
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