Primitive Mirrors

Each work of art is an experience for Picci Designs, and its founders, would it not otherwise. When artists Laszlo Tihany Picci Designs Linda Colino formed in 1994, he was a collaboration based on innovation and supported by their shared artistic philosophy: "The strength in the simplicity of design." Mixing contemporary, impressionist styles and primitive, illustrations of Picci Designs "comes alive in metal sculptures, abstract art, African tribal masks, abstract photography, and art deco clocks and mirrors.

Laszlo Tihany is a world-renowned artist from Hungary who spent time exploring the artistic worlds of Italy, Germany and France before immigrating to the United States in 1973. Five years later, he moved to Arizona, inspired by "the desert of incorruptible innocence." Since then, the work Laszlo has acquired an international reputation - especially for his metal sculptures - and his pieces are now in private collections worldwide.

Award winning artist Linda Colino painting since she was a child, and it shows in both his work and his passion for this art form. She has lived in Arizona most of his life, strongly influenced by the art of the Southwest. And in recent years, Laszlo has had a significant impact on growth as an artist Linda inspiring to explore a new direction - Abstract figurative sculptures.

Together, Laszlo and Linda complement each other styles. Although the main emphasis is on Laszlo metal sculptures and Linda on abstract painting, they work on just about everything, including their African tribal masks, abstract photography, and art deco clocks and mirrors. "Different things inspire us at different times," says Linda, and the light bulb goes off. When Laszlo arrives with a great idea, I have input in it. "And it goes both ways. "It's a good collaboration," she said.

In all the means in which they work, Picci Designs blends contemporary, impressionistic and primitive styles that put their art to life. These influences are displayed throughout the bright, colorful movement into their metal sculptures, abstract paintings, and art deco clocks and mirrors to the images captured alive in their vibrant and bold abstract photography fun striking in their African tribal masks .

"I want to experience more colorful," said Laszlo. "I want my imagination to mingle with the audience." Linda probably feels the same way. And together, through drawings and models Picci these two innovative artists to communicate something that we all need more of in our lives - a playful, joyous experience through art that is always smiling.