Biagio Mastroianni
BIOGRAPHY:
English:
Biagio Mastroianni is best known for his works exploring current and
futuristic socio-political events. He began his artistic career with the
theme of ‘La Smorfia’, The Lottery Game in Naples, and scenes from
London. After an apprenticeship as a photo lithographer, Biagio graduated
as an illustrator from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Lucerne,
Switzerland. He lives in London and Lucerne. His paintings, drawings, and
various techniques of figurative and abstract artistic prints are exhibited in
London, New York, Norway, Switzerland, Italy, and published in renowned
international magazines and newspapers. Some prints are part of the
collection at the V&A, Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and at
Scarborough, Museum of Permanent Print Collection, UK.
Italian:
Biagio Mastroianni è conosciuto soprattutto per le sue opere
che esplorano gli avvenimenti sociopolitiche odierni e futuristiche.
Ha iniziato la sua carriera artistica sul tema de ‘La Smorfia’,
Il Gioco del Lotto a Napoli, e le scene di Londra.
Dopo un tirocinio di fotolitografo, Biagio si è laureato come
illustratore all’università di scienze e arti applicate di Lucerna,
Svizzera. Vive a Londra e a Lucerna. I suoi dipinti, disegni,
varie tecniche di stampe artistiche figurative e astratte sono
esposte a Londra, a New York, in Norvegia, in Svizzera, in Italia
e pubblicate nelle riviste e giornali rinomati internazionali.
Alcune stampe appartengono alla collezione del V&A, Victoria
andAlbert Museum di Londra e a Scarborough, Museum of
Permanent Print Collection, UK.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
English:
I am an illustrator, painter, and Fine-Art printmaker
who portrays society and modern events through painting.
I work in London and Lucerne, Switzerland.
My aim is to showcase my sociopolitical and poetic works,
even in a futuristic context. I draw inspiration from literature,
from historical references by German painters and illustrators
of the 20.th Century like George Grosz, Otto Dix, E.L. Kirchner
and from Italian Futurists artists Luigi Russolo and Umberto Boccioni.
Also, from my research from various sources,
from my travels to other places and countries.
Italian:
Sono un illustratore, pittore e printmaker Fine-Art che
ritrae tramite la pittura la società e gli avvenimenti moderni.
Lavoro a Londra e a Lucerna, Svizzera.
Il mio fine e di mostrare le mie opere sociopolitiche
e poetiche anche in un contesto futuristico.
Prendo spunto dalla letteratura, da riferimenti storici
di pittori ed illustratori tedeschi del 20. Esimo secolo come
George Grosz, Otto Dix, E.L. Kirchner e dai Futuristi
italiani Luigi Russolo, Umberto Boccioni e
dalle mie ricerche da diverse fonti.
Mi ispiro anche dai miei viaggi in altri luoghi e paesi.
English:
1969 Born in Lucerne, Switzerland
1992 – 98 Foundation, Graphic Design and B.A. hons.
Degree in Illustration,
Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst, Luzern
Various Group and Solo Shows in Great Britain, USA, Switzerland,
Norway and Italy (Selected Exhibitions)
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2004 – 2010 Stark Gallery, Printmakers Council, London
OXO Tower Gallery, South Bank, London
Londonprintsudio, Harrow Road, London
Barbican Arts Group Trust, London
Son Galleri, Norway 2012 – 2015 Museum of American Illustration at the
Society of Illustrators and Publication in
the Annual Book `Illustrators 55’, New York
“Making an Impression“, 50th Anniversary
Printmakers Council, London
Bankside Gallery, Fifty Years of Artists Prints,
Victoria and Albert Museum V&A London
2016 – 2021 “Lasting Impressions”, Scarborough Art Gallery and
Museum Permanent Print Collection
A selection of works from the Printmakerscouncil
Archive, London
Summer Exhibition, Londonprintstudio, Harrow Road, London
Espacio Gallery, “Urban Angles”, Bethnal Green, London
“Metamorphosis”, Virtual Exhibition with the
Cylindergallery, London
“New Era”, Art Number 23 Gallery, Virtual Exhibition,
London / Athen 2022 – 2024 “Codes of the unconscious”, The Holy Art Gallery,
Hackney, London
"Illustrative Malerei", Galerie Harlekin, Lucerne, Switzerland
“Inktober” ART NFT Virtual Exhibition, Nematic Gallery,
Carmel by the Sea, California, USA. Curated by HUG
and Makersplace Web 3.0 Marketplaces
“Main Exhibition”, Galerie Calabro, Zurich
“ART BRUT – AVANTGARDE, September Exhibition”,
Galerie Calabro, Zurich
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2000 St. Raphael Gallery, Burlington Arcade, London
The Grove Gallery, Ealing Broadway, London
2001 Performance, dance & Painting – audiovisuals,
Culture Fund Swiss Embassy, London
Gallery Arlecchino, Luzern – “Scenes of London”
Deli-Bar Gallery, Barbican, London
2002 Castello Svevo, Bari, Italy – “La Smorfia”
(numerological system in Naples)
in collaboration with the General Consulate of Switzerland,
Naples, Italy
Grant - Swiss Arts Council CCS, Pro Helvetia, Milan, Italy
The Wine Gallery, Chelsea, London
2003 Italian Cultural Institute – “La Smorfia”,
Accademia Italiana, London
2007 Gallery das Ding, Luzern
2009 A and A Gallery, Richmond, London
2013 TuttiArt Gallery, “Fumo”, Luzern
PUBLICATIONS
The Naked Punch Magazine, London
Society of Illustrators, New York
Neue Zürcher Zeitung, NZZ, Folio, Zurich
Audiovisuals for theatre and dance performance,
herdeg&desponds, Zurich
Horizon Magazine (Financial Times), London
Printmakers Council, London
Artist talk Magazine, London
Swiss Red Cross, Berne
Londonart – The Art of Love
Feltbrook Ltd London
ICA Magazine, New York
Victoria and Albert Museum, Permanent Print Collection, V&A London
Scarborough Museum Permanent Print Collection, England
AWARDS
The Holy Art Gallery, London
2nd price winner 'CODES OF THE UNCONSCIOUS'
Group Show 2022
