Gardo's Illustrations Capture the Lightness of Everyday Life
Stefano Gardini, known as Gardo (Forlimpopoli, 1984), is an illustrator whose work explores the lightness of daily existence through drawings on paper. His style combines an elegant irony with a genuine dedication to observing reality, echoing Italo Calvino's 'American Lessons' on lightness. Gardo often depicts his alter ego as a trickster figure navigating small adventures. His series 'In giro per Rimini' (2024) focuses on meeting places in the city rather than seaside nightlife. Other works include '25 aprile' (2024) and recent projects addressing neurodivergence, conveying emotion and strength. The article is by Floriana Savino.
Key facts
- Stefano Gardini (Gardo) was born in Forlimpopoli in 1984.
- His illustrations are done on paper.
- He often includes a drawn alter ego as a trickster.
- The series 'In giro per Rimini' (2024) depicts city meeting places.
- He created an illustration titled '25 aprile' (2024).
- Recent projects address neurodivergence.
- The article references Italo Calvino's concept of lightness.
- The article is written by Floriana Savino.
Entities
Artists
- Stefano Gardini (Gardo)
Locations
- Forlimpopoli
- Rimini