Early Life and Education Born: Corrado Marcarelli, June 5, 1913, in Boston, Massachusetts His parents were Italian immigrants from Benevento. Moved to New York City with his family at age 13. Studied briefly at the Cooper Union in 1930. Supported himself through teaching and illustrations early in his career. Career Development and Artistic Style Works Progress Administration (WPA): From 1935 to 1938, he worked for the WPA as a teacher and muralist, winning the Logan Medal of the Arts. This period exposed him to key figures like Willem de Kooning and Franz Kline. World War…