My work is an investigation into material abstraction, where the canvas functions as a physical site of tension between structural rigor and emotional release. Having transitioned from the academic chiaroscuro of my years at Brera to my current practice, I have traded the dust of charcoal for the density of modelling paste and acrylic, a transition from representational darkness to a personal search for light.
Utilizing modelling pastes, spatulas, and combs, I build rhythmic textures that transform the flat surface into a high-relief landscape. These structured foundations represent a fundamental search for order. My process is born from a paradox: an inherent restlessness that has defined me since childhood and a visceral need for visual silence. Whether I am working with seamless tonal transitions or bold, geometric structures, my goal remains the same: to stabilize a sensitive and often turbulent inner world through the discipline of the medium.
The core of my practice lies in the interplay between light and depth. The physical ridges and incisions created by my tools capture shifting shadows, making the artwork change depending on the viewer’s perspective. To the observer, the result may appear serene and balanced, mirroring the empathetic persona I present to the world. Yet, beneath the surface lies a "controlled unrest." By focusing on the physical presence of the medium, I transform abstraction into an act of resilience, a physical effort to turn internal confusion into a tangible sense of peace.