Born 1946 Italy; migrated to Australia 1956.
Salvatore Zofrea feels keenly the artistic heritage of the figurative paintings of his native Italy. He often draws on literary, historical and religious sources to develop intriguing tableaux and has three times been awarded Australia's most prestigious prize for a subject painting, the Sulman - in 1977, 1979 and 1982. His commissions include the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald mural. Zofrea's style is characterised by a bold approach to colour and line and he is equally comfortable with large-scale painting or more intimate media such as linocuts and etchings. Whether celebrating the labours of southern Italian farmers or creating cryptic narratives, Salvatore Zofrea's work shows a lusty appetite for life.