Giorgio A. F. Valentini's Writer Portraits as Imaginary Biographies
Artist Giorgio A. F. Valentini is showcasing his innovative portraits of renowned authors such as Agatha Christie, Edgar Allan Poe, and Virginia Woolf in an exhibition at Atelier Otium e Negotium in Fano. The display runs from June 24 to July 5, featuring evening hours from 6 to 10 PM and 6 to 8 PM on select dates. Valentini's work employs diverse materials like acrylics and papier-mâché, resulting in vibrant representations that emphasize the psychological depth of each writer, rather than mere likenesses. His background in illustration and animation contributes to the captivating dynamism of these artistic portrayals.
Key facts
- Giorgio A. F. Valentini creates portraits of writers as imaginary biographies.
- Subjects include Agatha Christie, Alda Merini, Edgar Allan Poe, Franz Kafka, Oscar Wilde, Virginia Woolf, Oriana Fallaci.
- Mixed media: acrylic, digital, photocopy, papier-mâché, plastic inserts.
- Three-dimensional noses add theatricality and break the picture plane.
- Deformation is used to intensify psychological traits, not for caricature.
- Valentini's background in illustration and animation influences his approach.
- Portraits are on view at Atelier Otium e Negotium, Fano.
- Exhibition dates: June 24–28 (6–10 PM) and June 30–July 5 (6–8 PM).
Entities
Artists
- Giorgio A. F. Valentini
- Agatha Christie
- Alda Merini
- Edgar Allan Poe
- Franz Kafka
- Oscar Wilde
- Virginia Woolf
- Oriana Fallaci
Institutions
- Atelier Otium e Negotium
- Segno (rivistasegno.eu)
Locations
- Fano
- Italy
- via Palazzi de Gisberti 34, Fano