Matteo Mauro

MATTEO MAURO (Catania, Sicily, 1992).
"Them". Series "Loves who don't know how to get by this world", 2025.
Black patinated bronze and polished surface.
Limited edition, 8 + 1 E.A.
Signed on the base.
Certificate of authenticity enclosed.
Measurements: 25 x 10 x 10 cm.

"Them", as part of the series "Loves Who Don't Know How to Get By In This World" is the name a captivating sculpture by Matteo Mauro, in which the author explores desire and identity. The black patina of the bronze contrasts with the high golden sheen of the geometric block from which the face emerges: the juxtaposition of the reflective surface with the emerging countenance unfolds a silent dialogue between the inner self and the public projection. The classically echoing face conveys a sense of vulnerability and contemplation, inviting us to reflect on our own existential experiences.

Matteo Mauro observes and explores the world with the eyes of an artist. He seeks new solutions and embraces old ones in his infinite mediation between reality and dreams. His artistic process blends analog and digital tools to generate artworks with a distinctly contemporary sensibility, which critics have deemed hypercontemporary. Matteo Mauro's studio creates a wide range of artworks, including sculptures, paintings, video art, installations and augmented reality pieces.

The artist was born in Sicily, but has lived and traveled in many countries. He spent over a decade in London, where he first established his artistic practice and continues to live today. Mauro has worked and studied with several influential designers, such as Ron Arad and Isaie Bloch, and has taught Digital Communication at London's LSBU and UCL universities. Mauro has received numerous awards for his work, including the Master of Art 2018 and the European Excellence of Arts and International Van Gogh Prize, awarded by Roy Dalí, son of Salvador Dalí. His pieces have been exhibited in several museums and galleries, such as the Royal Academy of Arts, Museo Marte, Museo della Fabbrica, Le Salon des Indépendants at the Grand Palais in Paris, Ing-Creatives in Dubai, Songyang Museum Contemporary Art, Fondazione Museo Crocetti, while some exhibitions are scheduled at Datong Art Museum and MACAM Modern and Contemporary Art Museum in the near future.