Davide Balliano: Time After Time

Davide Balliano is an artist who explores existential themes through abstract geometries in dialogue with architecture. His paintings appear clean and precise, but closer inspection reveals scrapes and scratches that uncover the organic wooden surface underneath. He is also known for his sculptural work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2023
Publisher: Silvana

Davide Balliano, an artist hailing from Turin, Italy, in 1983, delves into the realm of artistic exploration, where the boundaries between painting and sculpture converge. With a minimalist and abstract approach, his work engages in a powerful dialogue with architecture, delving into profound existential themes such as the human identity in the age of technology and its relationship with the sublime.

Through a self-described practice that is characterized by monastic austerity, Balliano's meticulous paintings initially appear clean and precise. However, upon closer inspection, one discovers scrapes and scratches that reveal the organic wooden surface beneath the layers of paint, exposing a decaying façade of abandoned modernistic intentions.

In addition to his proficiency in painting, Balliano is also renowned for his sculptural work, which translates the visual language found in his paintings into tangible objects. Frequently utilizing materials like stainless steel or ceramic, his sculptures capture the essence of his artistic vision, creating a tangible connection between the two mediums.

The accompanying volume, titled "Davide Balliano: The Space Between," serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Balliano's artistic output. It includes a captivating conversation between Osman Can Yerebakane and the artist, as well as a critical text by Michele Robecchi. The book offers a diverse selection of works, providing a comprehensive overview of Balliano's artistic journey. Presented in both English and Italian, it serves as a valuable resource for art enthusiasts and scholars alike.

Weight: 1886g
Dimension: 250 x 190 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788836653515