Cristiano Pintaldi on Three Decades of Pixel Painting
Cristiano Pintaldi, born in Rome in 1970, has dedicated more than three decades to transforming contemporary visual culture into his paintings, utilizing red, green, and blue pixels. In a recent interview regarding his solo exhibition "Incontri ravvicinati" at 21Gallery in Villorba (TV), he reflects on his artistic journey and methodology. Starting his painting career at 19, Pintaldi discovered the effectiveness of his pixel technique by avoiding white and light hues. His art, inspired by popular culture, represents collective virtual experiences. The exhibition's title alludes to alien encounters, highlighting his fascination with extraterrestrials. Pintaldi describes the viewer's experience as an interactive performance with three perceptual layers. He employs acrylics and airbrush, applying one color at a time. He regards the pandemic as the lowest point in his career and finds NFTs to be intriguing tools for artists.
Key facts
- Cristiano Pintaldi was born in Rome in 1970.
- He has been painting with RGB pixels for over thirty years.
- His solo exhibition 'Incontri ravvicinati' is at 21Gallery in Villorba (TV).
- Pintaldi's first solo show was organized by a curator when he was 19.
- He paints without white, using only red, green, and blue on black.
- His works reference popular culture, film, and TV series.
- The exhibition title refers to extraterrestrial encounters.
- Pintaldi uses acrylic and airbrush, never seeing the color he applies.
- He sells everything he produces, often before completion.
- He considers NFTs and the metaverse potentially interesting for art.
Entities
Artists
- Cristiano Pintaldi
Institutions
- 21Gallery
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Villorba