Emanuele Becheri on Ceramics, Drawing, and Dialogue with Masters

Emanuele Becheri (Prato, 1973) discusses his shift from drawing to clay as his primary medium, emphasizing the resonance between drawing and sculpture. He highlights his recent exhibition 'Campo aperto' and previous shows at Museo Novecento in Florence and Galleria FuoriCampo in Siena, where he juxtaposed his works with those of masters like Arturo Martini, Lucio Fontana, and Medardo Rosso. Becheri values the 'blood transmission' of tradition, citing Arturo Martini's metaphor. He also reflects on his residency at Galleria Nazionale di Roma, where he photographed Baroque masterpieces by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, using photography to capture the intimate experience of sculpture. The interview touches on his collaboration with artisan Andrea Fiesoli and the importance of long-term relationships between artists and craftsmen, as seen in the 20th-century Albissola tradition. The article is part of the series 'Artisti e ceramica' on Artribune, curated by Irene Biolchini.