Biography
I live and work in Apulia , mostly in Bari, where I was born. In the past I have lived for a short time in Lombardy and Veneto. I have been experiencing Art since I was very young but I also studied Architecture and design at university as I got a degree in Engineering .In the recent years completely devoted myself to Art. I took part to the following exhibitions in the last five years:
Selected group shows : Selected group shows : 2012 : “Tibet Pavilion” – Exposition Palace Turin ( Biennial Venice 2011 ); Municipal Library Turin ; finalist “Basi Prize 2012” – 2011 : “Tibet Pavilion” Cà Zanardi Palace Venice ( Biennial Venice 2011 ) ; Winner “BASI Prize 2011” - Drawing Section (Roselle Quarry – Grosseto – Tuscany - Italy); Samson Gallery – Boston ,U.S.A. ; 2010 : Fonderia delle Arti ( Gallery ElisirArt ) , Roma ; Divisione Arte , Bari; Carovigno’s Castle ( Brindisi ) ; Galleria civica contemporanea Bitonto ( Bari ) 2009:Cittadella della Cultura, Bari; Gallery Globalart, Bari; 2008: Gallery Linea d’ Arte, Bari; 2007: Geo Arte Contemporanea , Bari; Selected solo shows : 2011: Sanity Pharmacy;2010: Gallery Bluorg Bari ,2008: Gallery Bluorg , Bari ; 2007 : Gallery Spaziosei, Monopoli ;
The object of my Art is “ balance”, especially observed in its instability .In particular, I have been studying this subject from the point of view of man – nature relationship. In my most recent works I have portrayed the exploitation of nature by man , in particular, for what concerns animals which , as a consequence of the wrong energy policies are at risk of extinction. I have also dealt with social and political themes along with existential ones . As a matter of fact, I think it is important that Art helps us to reflect on the themes of the actual life.
After many experiments, I have recently used different techniques and materials as enamels, pastels, ink, resins,etc. mostly on wooden supports.
I have also tried to give drawing “ a new actual image “ .
Luigi Filograno
