Biography
After a long and successful career as an entrepreneur in the high tech industry, I returned to my passion for painting and picked up my artistic journey where I left it.
I officially began drawing in 1998 when I studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. There, I honed my skills by studying the human form through live figure drawing and sketching sculptures at nearby museums.
In the evenings, I continued to experiment and develop my own unique style, drawing inspiration from my surroundings and personal experiences.
Eventually, I transitioned to oil painting and developed a technique that involves layering paint and using a sponge to reveal the figure from the background, akin to sculpting in two dimensions.
My work continues to be deeply rooted in the human form and the exploration of the human experience
Artist Statement
My paintings are designed to create an intimate atmosphere, filling a space with a sense of closeness and warmth. Drawing inspiration from the infinite beauty of the human body, I explore the connection between its beauty and inevitable change. Similar to the Japanese wabi-sabi culture, I celebrate the perfection of imperfection and am fascinated by the effects of time on surfaces and objects. The rough, warm, and rich textures created by wear and destruction have an allure that captivates me. My aim is to capture the fleeting beauty of the body in my unfinished works, which are layered on almost random, stained textures that continue to change, reminding us that everything in life is constantly evolving. Although I am not immune to the fear of aging, illness, and the marks left by life's experiences, I believe that they are a fascinating and beautiful part of our human story, a story that we all cherish.