ARTIST’S STATEMENT: FROM FRIVOLITY TO PROFUNDITY
As an artist, I view life, nature, and the human condition as a crazy-quilt of interpretation and artistic choice. Something as superficial as a mouse entering an aperture or the forces of nature determining our ultimate fate are both integral to our journey. Irony, joy, love and hate are some of the elements of the human trial. Hopefully, my aesthetic will broaden the viewers’ perspective and enhance the freedom of choice.My wish is to employ my unique voice, and to achieve art that is fearless, uncompromising, and truthful.
Bio
245 Unquowa Rd. #70
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255 – 1171
alcoyoteweiner@gmail.com
www.alcoyoteweiner.com
Actor, singer, writer, professor, and artist, Al Coyote Weiner has been involved in the art and entertainment world for over thirty years. His journey has spanned the east coast from New York to Florida, and then all the way to England. He took a run at acting in the 60’s, where he landed several minor acting roles, and more importantly, learned how to creatively find ways to support himself in the process. He was even able to secure a place with Lee Strasberg, a prominent acting coach, for lessons and advice.
Not to limit his potential, Coyote also took time during this extended period to go to Coconut Grove, FL where he wrote and published his poetry, and then returned to the University of Bridgeport for courses in literature and writing. Next, he decided to further his studies in Western Europe after seriously considering a Fulbright Scholarship offer for studies in India or Africa. Ultimately, he earned his MACW in Creative Writing from Antioch International University, in Oxford and London, England. Following these studies, he established a long list of creative writing credits including copywriting, songwriting, promotional literature, and freelance articles. In addition, he has authored a one-act play accepted for production at the National Theater of Australia, and has written an original full-length screenplay.
Having established a strong and impressive academic foundation, Coyote has discovered his passion and voice as a performer. He has an eclectic resume of performance experience all the way from community theatres to voice-over artist, to the Yale Drama School as a playwright. He has formerly served as an adjunct professor in film studies. Musically, he is just about to complete an album of original, contemporary music.
Starting in 2003, Coyote has embraced painting with a resolute focus, taking courses, showing his works, and joining organizations. Al Coyote Weiner has made the decision to be a life-long student of art. To date, Coyote has had 5 one-man shows, participated in joint exhibitions, and been accepted for numerous juried shows.
