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Dario CampanileDario Campanile is an Italian artist, born in Rome on April 21, 1948. He has been passionate about painting since he was young. When he was six years old, he received a gift of watercolor tools from his uncle, which became the starting point of his artistic journey. When he was 14 years old, kidney disease made him bedridden for three months. The oil paints given by his father brought him comfort, and he also discovered his talent in oil painting.

Although Dario's academic background was in industrial design, he devoted his energy to classical style painting, especially still life painting. In 1967, he participated in his first art competition in Norma, Italy, and won the prize as the youngest contestant, and his work won high praise from the judges.

At the age of 18, Dario met Italian surrealist Giorgio de Chirico, a meeting that had a profound impact on him. De Chirico advised young Dario to continue his self-discovery and not stick to traditional art school education. Inspired, Dario proved through hard work and self-discipline that his best teacher was himself.

At the age of 20, Dario successfully exhibited his works at the Galleria Esedera in Rome, attracting the attention of international collectors. In 1968, although he was drafted into the army, a Roman general commissioned him to paint for the Ministry of Defense Office, so he spent most of his military career in the studio.

Dario went to London to learn English and exhibit his paintings, selling them at Hyde Park Corner and participating in group exhibitions in Chelsea, and was able to support himself. Before leaving London, his works were regularly sold at the J. Middleton Gallery, and for the first time he considered art as a means of making a living.

After returning to Rome, he met Lucille Tuillier, an art consultant from Paris, who encouraged Dario to abandon traditional art and rely on imagination to create surrealist works. This change promoted the maturity of his style.

Darío visited Cadaques, Spain, and met the surrealist master Salvador Dalí, who was so impressed by his work that he called him the "Roman Master", providing inspiration for exploring new techniques and compositions.

Dario went to California, USA, and his works were warmly welcomed in Los Angeles. He was arranged to have a solo exhibition at the Acosta Gallery in Beverly Hills, and came into contact with collectors in the film and music industry, receiving invitations to draw book and album covers.

In 1986, Dario was chosen to create the Paramount Pictures 75th Anniversary logo, which appeared in all publications. In 1988, he moved to Carmel, opened a gallery, and regularly exhibited his work in Hawaii. In 1990, he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he exhibited his work in galleries.

In 1995, at the invitation of Vincent Lee of Hong Kong, he participated in a charity art gala with artist Yankee Ginzburg to raise funds for the Hong Kong Children's Education and Services Council, and received a congratulatory letter from US President Bill Clinton.

Dario, who now lives in Maui, Hawaii, continues to explore inspiration through his artworks, aiming to express his true soul and allow himself to explore new horizons. Dario's artistic career and works provide us with rich visual enjoyment and inspire the understanding and appreciation of surrealist art.

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