Patrizio di Massimo does not simply paint: he builds parallel universes made of emotions, evolving identities and existential questions. His works are not born from life but take shape after meticulously organised photo shoots, where friends and acquaintances become actors in scenes charged with emotional tension.
Di Massimo digitally manipulates images, mixing several shots, changing the size of faces or elements of the scene, an approach that recalls the techniques of ancient portraiture.

THE WORKS OF PATRIZIO DI MASSIMO

The oil painting, which Patrizio di Massimo has perfected over time, is made even more incisive by a preparation of the canvases with non-absorbent chalk and a strategic chromatic choice between warm or cold tones, depending on the desired effect.
His subjects – friends, collectors, curators – are never random figures, but represent archetypes through which he investigates masculinity, identity and human nature. Each painting becomes an open window on emotions, a symbolic dance between the self and the surrounding world.

Who is Patrizio di Massimo? A self-taught artist with his heart between past and future

Patrizio di Massimo was born to question himself, and he does so through painting as if it were a vital necessity.
A painter and a great connoisseur of the masters of the past, he studied at the Brera Academy in Milan, where he laid the foundations of an artistic path focusing on themes such as self-analysis and the relationship between man and society.
His work mixes contemporary visual culture and classical iconography, creating works that not only speak of emotions, but also ‘feel’ them.
Di Massimo, now living in London, is known for his ability to transform the intimate details of his life into universal artistic cues.

Patrizio di Massimo

Where to see Patrizio di Massimo’s works: exhibition at Gió Marconi

If you want to immerse yourself in Patrizio di Massimo’s vibrant world, don’t miss his solo exhibition ‘Friends, Foes, Beds and Husbands’, running from 31 January to 8 March 2025 at the Gió Marconi gallery , listed among the exhibitions to see in January.
This exhibition marks an important milestone in the author’s artistic journey and is divided into five thematic rooms representing a journey into introspection and the search for identity. If you loved his ‘Antologia’ exhibition at the Pinacoteca di Jesi, this new exhibition will win you over with its mix of experimentation and artistic coherence. A must for lovers of contemporary art and personal reflection.