Elfo on Street Art, Internet, and His Romantic View Exhibition in Florence
Since 1994, Italian street artist Elfo has been active in the art scene and has been part of his current crew since 2000. He has shifted from traditional street art to leveraging the internet for viral creations. Elfo now works on canvas and in unconventional locations such as supermarkets and cemeteries. Recently, he revisited wall writings to provoke discussion. His exhibition titled "Romantic View" at Street Levels Gallery in Florence showcases aesthetic contradictions, focusing on abandoned and earthquake-affected sites. His latest outdoor project critiques the art world, strategically placed in desolate areas for online visibility. Elfo considers street art an evolved form of expression, favoring acrylics on canvas. For upcoming endeavors, he drew reversed tarot cards: The Fool, The Pope, and The Chariot.
Key facts
- Elfo started graffiti in 1994.
- He joined his current crew in 2000.
- He creates street art in unusual places like supermarkets, cemeteries, and natural landscapes.
- He uses the internet to disseminate his work and has created viral art.
- His exhibition 'Romantic View' is at Street Levels Gallery in Florence.
- The exhibition highlights aesthetic contradiction between his works and Florence.
- His latest outdoor cycle is ironic and placed in abandoned areas.
- He avoids posters, stickers, and stencils in street art.
Entities
Artists
- Elfo
Institutions
- Street Levels Gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy