Steve Cleff
Steve Cleff is a Philadelphia-based figurative artist who works with watercolors. He has synesthesia, a condition which causes him to see vibrant colors when he experiences sounds, tastes, or emotions. The color palette and style of his paintings incorporate these visions.
Steve received his fine arts degree from Syracuse University and has studied figurative and portrait art at Studio Incamminati, Moore College of Art, and Fleisher Art Memorial. Informally, Steve has studied Jungian Psychology, mythology, philosophy, gender studies, sociology, and quantum physics which have shaped his world view along with the imagery and narrative of his art. He uses art to transform fear, anxiety, and depression into works that seek to inspire personal growth and hope.
His work has been exhibited at galleries including Copro Gallery, the Dark Art Emporium, Gristle Gallery, and Arch Enemy Arts. He is currently working on a book that combines paintings, prose, and a graphic novel to tell the story of the hidden history of Aphrodite.
Prints and original paintings are available at the Steve Cleff store.