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Nunzio Di-Stefano Biography
Nunzio Di Stefano, known simply as Nunzio, is an Italian artist and sculptor whose work has significantly contributed to the contemporary art scene. Born in 1954 in Cagnano Amiterno, L'Aquila, Nunzio's journey into the realms of art began at a young age, leading him to pursue formal education in the field. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, where he was under the tutelage of Toti Scialoja, a prominent figure in the Italian art world. This period was crucial in shaping Nunzio's artistic vision and approach, embedding in him a deep understanding of both traditional and modern art forms.
Nunzio's work is a fascinating blend of painting and sculpture, creating a unique space where these two forms intersect and dialogue with each other. His artistic practice is characterized by the use of ambiguous, vaguely naturalistic forms that draw heavily from the natural world. These forms, often resembling tree bark, seashells, or corroded stones, are not just mere representations but are imbued with a deeper sense of abstraction and metaphor. The analogy to nature in Nunzio's work is fundamental, serving as a starting point for exploring broader themes of existence, materiality, and the ephemeral.
One of the most distinctive aspects of Nunzio's work is his approach to the materiality of sculpture. Rather than focusing on volume or full relief, Nunzio smooths the skin of his sculptures, allowing the surface to emerge illusionistically. This technique gives his sculptures an almost immaterial quality, as if they are slipping out of sight. The use of very dilute tempera, applied not with a brush but sprayed onto the plaster, further enhances this effect. The colors, drawn from an organic palette of aquamarine, amethyst, emerald, and other mineral and marine hues, imbue the sculptures with a lightness and transparency that counteracts the density of the plaster. This interplay between materiality and immateriality is central to Nunzio's work, challenging the viewer's perceptions and expectations.
Nunzio's sculptures often defy the laws of gravity, whether suspended on the wall like paintings or leaning with minimal contact on the floor. This defiance is not just a physical characteristic but a metaphorical one, reflecting Nunzio's broader artistic intent to overturn certainties and explore the provisional quality of existence. His work exists in a mutable, unstable state, constantly on the verge of sliding away. This sense of instability is further emphasized by the sculptures' tendency to escape on a tangent, disappearing along torn borders and edges.
The artist's ability to mentally checkmate the viewer, leading them to confront the classical forms of art only to reveal that the encounter takes place in a minefield, is a testament to his mastery. Nunzio's work is a synthesis of negations, where mass tends toward dissolution, and the essential synthesis that arises generates a loss of the visual field in usual terms. The walls themselves become large sheets upon which the forms are arranged like primal handwriting, using an almost nonexistent compositional structure to recompose and piece together the space of his work to monumental effect.
Nunzio's contributions to the art world have been recognized and celebrated through numerous exhibitions and collections, including his inclusion in the UniCredit Art Collection. His work continues to inspire and provoke, offering a profound commentary on the nature of art, existence, and the ever-shifting boundaries between the tangible and the intangible. Through his innovative use of materials, form, and color, Nunzio Di Stefano has established himself as a pivotal figure in contemporary art, challenging viewers to reconsider their perceptions of sculpture and painting and the spaces in between.
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