Cordell Cordaro is a multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and publisher based in Rochester, NY. Known for his swanky, expressive portraits and whimsical scenes, Cordaro’s work defies classical ideals of beauty in favor of something more emotionally true and human. His figures—both elegant and idiosyncratic—inhabit a world of their own, where charm and distortion exist side by side to reveal the inner longings and quiet defiance behind the outward pose.

His artwork spans painting, ink, and mixed media, and has found collectors across the U.S. and internationally in the UK, Singapore, Greece, Spain, and Canada. From solo booths in New York and Florida to packed shows in his hometown, Cordaro’s style is instantly recognizable: stylized, layered, mythic, and cinematic—sometimes like a frame out of Casablanca, sometimes like a fairy tale on the edge of unraveling.

Having previously designed the poster for the Corn Hill Arts Festival, we are honored to have Cordell design our first official poster! Guests will be able to purchase t-shirts, bags, and posters at the festival this year featuring Cordell’s fabulous design.