Tiger Lilies
Courtroom Drawings in China News
In a recent court case, the artist's courtroom drawings were picked up by various Chinese publications, such as China Press.
“Honor” (Self-Portrait)
Significant to my self-portrait in the painting is the eagle feather, with its stem beaded in the colors of the Vietnam Campaign medal. I was a Marine Corps rifleman in Vietnam. Some friendships developed into something even deeper than brotherhood. One such bond was...
Don Quixote
It's been over 50 years since I was first introduced to Don Quixote. At that time, it was in the form of a Classics Illustrated comic book. Now, the character has reemerged. A recent study of Edith Grossman's translation of this classic has aroused a fascination in...
Elvis, in Progress
This piece began in the late 70s, shortly after Elvis Presley's death. His mausoleum, the sun and the song "In the Ghetto" pervade the space surrounding the King of Rock and Roll. I was never quite sure how all of that related to the painting. As the years passed, I'd...
2005 Exhibits & Shows
Peace and Reconciliation Art Exhibit, May 6 - 31, Homer, Alaska Ralph's work is being featured at ARTROM Gallery in Rome, Italy. Visit www.artromgallery.com. Opened September 27th, 2005, at the Asian Fusion Gallery in Manhattan, Ralph Sirianni was part of the "Hope...
Publication Cover
Cover artwork "O. P. Frisco" featured on May-June issue of The Old Breed News. This is the official publication of the 1st Marine Division Association
The Fallen Officers
The artist has recently designed the memorial plaque for The Fallen Officers of the Buffalo Police Department.
Angel Warrior 2
Revisiting a piece from the African Angels Series.
The Marvin Hamlisch Caricature Violin
The Marvin Hamlisch Caricature Violin is one of 50 that the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Volunteer Foundation had auctioned as part of the fundraiser "String Fever" held on July 21st, 2004. (Photo of me with Marvin Hamlisch at the violin signing)
2004 New Works
Piece on display at the Raggedy Ann Museum in Arcola, Illinois. This work (below) was created for a dear friend of the artist in Rome, Italy.
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival Salt Lake City, Utah - Oct. 9-17, 2004 The artist (right) with two 1st Place winners. Brian Nesline, 1st Place winner in the digital photography category.
The Lackawanna Six
"Disassociation: A Moment in Buffalo's History" Courtroom Drawings by Ralph Sirianni April 30 - May 27, 2004 Virginia Weiss Gallery / Empire State College, Buffalo, New York No stranger to recording events from history, including those of his Viet Nam experience,...
Of My Blood: The Colosseum and Gladiators
Some things leave a lasting impression on a child. At the age of nine, I went to Italy with my parents, where we visited family and traveled. I remember being inside the Colosseum -- the experience of sharing that hallowed ground with those who suffered and died...
Art Unleashed
This painting, "Pepper", was part of "Art Unleashed", an event to raise funds for the SPCA of Erie County and the Arts Council. For more information, go to www.ArtsCouncilBuffalo.org & www.SPCAEC.com. Pepper's owner, Joseph Sadowski, asked me to create this...
Buffalo Police Detectives Association Award
On November 20th, 2003, The Buffalo Police Detectives Association presented an award to Ralph Sirianni for his volunteer work in providing police sketches. He was the only civilian to receive this honor. He primarily interviews rape victims for the Sex Offense Squad...
“Of My Blood” Gallery
