“Artists such as Marco Grasso revisit the ancient question of mimesis from a new perspective: through the meticulous and sophisticated depiction of animals, art becomes a form of contemplation capable of nurturing and deepening the respect owed to nature and its inhabitants.”
Marco Grasso
The artist
Marco Grasso was born in Cuneo, Italy, in 2000 and now works from his studio in Milan. His painting is shaped by a detailed study of animal anatomy, behaviour and individual presence. His work is held in international collections and has been presented in museum exhibitions and exhibition contexts across Europe and North America, receiving recognition for its dialogue between wildlife painting, scientific observation and conservation.
Institutional & International Exhibitions
Museum exhibitions and international presentations, including Art Space & Design in Canada.
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Critics
“In Marco Grasso’s work, painting is not simply an artistic expression, but a commitment to keeping alive the connection between art and the conservation of our precious wildlife.”
“Marco Grasso is not simply showing us beautiful animals; he is offering us new and original keys to interpretation.”
“Marco Grasso often portrays rare species, giving their presence on canvas a renewed sense of dignity and value.
His images begin with photography and move into contemporary painting, where visible reality opens onto a more abstract and conceptual meaning.”