If the purpose of a work of art is to move us and to stir our souls, then perhaps the paintings of Italian artist Maurizio D’Andrea, born in Naples at the foot of Vesuvius, are worth admiring.
He is a multifaceted artist whose art strives for moral purification, a catharsis expressed in colors that preserve a volcanic introspective spirit’s determination, enthusiasm, and energy. Through art that represents an externalization of the inner workings of his soul, we witness a transposition from the unconscious onto the canvas. Using a variety of media such as canvas, wood, hemp, jute, plywood, cardboard, fabric, wrapping paper, and more, the artist showcases all his greatness by means of intriguing color palettes. At times, the painting becomes material, imparting body and thickness amidst the tools used, and the tonal charge becomes more intense and vivid. Colors, chosen according to mood, are the great protagonists of this art, both in the digital and pictorial aspects, because they are the first to emerge, trapping the observer and letting the gaze engage with the patterns and slow rhythm of digital art. Red and black, orange and white, between hope, passion, and darkness, highlight the love of contrasts between thoughtful gestures and quicker ones. His works can be classified in the domain of lyrical-informal abstraction. They do not even exclude a symbolic perception of reality. Gestures, nervous jerks, impulses, and bodily oscillations make his paintings very expressive and strong. His is a modern perceptive abstractionism in continuous evolution, which also incorporates geometries that are never banal in their extrapolation. Each work is a scream from his psyche, from his restless unconscious.
Remarkable art that fascinates and intrigues the observer, the result of a supreme mastery that allows the artist to come up with a variety of solutions in favor of a distinctive versatility that stands out in the contemporary art scene. He has exhibited in the most important Italian cities with collective and private exhibitions. His works have been admired all over the world, attracting considerable interest. He has won numerous awards and accolades.
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© Maurizio D’Andrea
