Salvatore Principe was born in 1959 of Italian heritage and raised in Manhattan, where the brutal collides with the beautiful. Salvatore found himself inspired by juxstaposition and diversity, while influenced by the pop culture of the 70's. For the past twenty-five years as an artist Salvatore's quest has not wavered: A steadfast dedication to enriching peoples lives through his deeply abounding, expressive and affecting art. His work reflects a depth of emotion blind to racial division or language barrier. It is about the spirit of life, celebrated through human emotion. In kind, Salvatore is continually donating pieces for charitable auction, raising in excess of $300,000 in the past five years alone. With his art always current and influencing what's chic and modern, Salvatore Principe's talent has graced the walls of numerous New York City cultural relevant institutions, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman and The Trump Towers.