Italian-born Francesco LoCastro has been a dominant force for contemporary art in South Florida for over a decade. Though being born in Italy, and growing up in Germany, LoCastro was quickly immersed into local scenes of music and art as he moved to South Florida during his highschool years. LoCastro rapidly gained a strong foothold in the south Florida art seen through his works of kaleidoscopic and geometric abstractions. His pieces, what at first may seem to be a computer generated piece of graphic design, are actually meticulously crafted pieces created using acrylic, epoxy resin, spray paint and more. Through his use of layering materials, Locastro creates explosive pieces of color that maintain a heightened sense of dimension and depth. While achieving spectacular pieces on wood and board, LoCastro is not confined to two dimensional surfaces. In LoCastro's “Safety” series, he uses familiar techniques and color ranges to create stunning pieces of sculpture that include new materials ranging from plastics, wood, rocks, and metals. He has been also seen to create equally exciting outdoor and indoor murals that depict his iconic architectural image. As a result of his masterful practice, LoCastro’s immersive work has gained much attention over the years, resulting in many many solo and group exhibitions. To date, LoCastro has shown his work in Miami, San Francisco, Texas, New York, Orlando, Venice Beach, Colorado, Philadelphia, Cleveland, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Italy, and more. He has presented pieces at the Artcenter South Florida, Hollywood Art and Culture Center, Young at Art Museum, and many other art institutions around the country. In addition to gallery and museum space exhibitions, LoCastro has also displayed his works in large scale art fairs. These art fairs include Scope Miami Beach, artMRKT South Hamptons, Art Market + Design in Bridgehampton New York, Art Hamptons, Art Palm Beach, and Art Houston among others. LoCastro continues to create explosive and exciting works out of south Florida, maintaining a fresh image for new contemporary art in the region.