Renzo’s work is a series of dichotomies focusing on the relationship between the elements and humanity. His paintings and sculptures play upon the subconscious and interconnectivity between all things, both organic and inorganic. Power, movement, energy — not only are these words a description of his sculptures but also the elements that form them. The father of “Lucid Realism,” Renzo’s work balances figuratism with abstract expressionism and creates a cohesive state between the conscious and unconscious, the moments perceived between the waking and dreaming state. After all, it is a universal nature to dream; it connects everyone.

This new genre blurs the lines between Realism and Surrealism. “I use rocks and twigs as metaphors for emotion, memory and thought, binding figure to figure, stone to stone, figure to stone, etcetera,” says Renzo. Cultures of antiquity were more in tune with the elements, resulting in a closer spiritual connection to the universe. Many cultures and religions today still retain this connection, driving a large part of Renzo’s inspiration.

Renzo was born in Martinez, California in 1953, the youngest of three brothers. Art fascinated him from a young age, and growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area fortunately granted him the opportunity to attend lectures at San Francisco State University. Renzo jump- started his career with his first gallery show during high school. Further education and time abroad in Australia, Mexico and Costa Rica served as major influences in his work. “I’ve lived a lot and in doing that you get experiences,” he states pensively, “What I’ve found is that people are incredible beings. I need to share that.” He also shared these passions with his late wife,