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Matteo Cascetti Discusses Abstraction, Ceramics, and Three Decades of Tattooing

publication · 2026-09-29

In an interview with Singulart Magazine, Italian artist Matteo Cascetti shares insights into his exploration of abstraction. His goal is to transcend visible forms to encapsulate the essence of nature's energy, particularly evident in his series Necessary States and Light in Motion. Cascetti's artistic path was shaped by his childhood near a restoration workshop, prompting him to investigate various clays and firing techniques for his sculptures and vessels. With more than thirty years of tattooing under his belt, he perceives this art as a means of confession and trust. Residing in Italy, he appreciates classical art while embracing contemporary experimentation. His unfinished, sketch-like figures evoke movement and energy, aiming to elicit emotional reactions from viewers.

Key facts

  • Matteo Cascetti works across painting, ceramics, and tattooing
  • He cites the Necessary States and Light in Motion series as representative of his current practice
  • He grew up around a restoration workshop and remembers rabbit-skin glue, turpentine, and oil paints
  • He has been experimenting with clays, glazes, surfaces, and firing processes to make vessels and sculptures
  • He has worked as a tattoo artist for more than thirty years
  • He lives and works in Italy and has travelled to Rome, Milan, and Florence
  • He describes unexpected results as part of his process rather than accidents
  • His figures are intentionally fragmented and unfinished to convey movement and transformation

Entities

Artists

  • Matteo Cascetti

Institutions

  • Singulart
  • Singulart Magazine

Locations

  • Italy
  • Rome
  • Milan
  • Florence

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