Monday, August 19, 2013

Roberto Bernardi




            Roberto Bernardi is an Italian painter born in 1974. He began painting at a very young age. He moved to Rome and worked as a restorer in the church of San Francesco a Ripa (side note: I went there this summer and saw Bernini’s Beata Ludovica Albertoni which was incredibly beautiful!). His artwork has been displayed all over Europe and the United States. He has received much recognition and in 2010 the front cover of Art and Antiques magazine, the most prestigious US art magazine, was dedicated to him.
His style changed from landscapes to portraits to photorealism. Bernardi’s artwork consists mostly of candy, food, and glassware. I think he captures reflection and texture beautifully. His compositions are unique and unusual, especially the paintings of dishwashers and plates in the sink. He gives a scene that is so mundane so much character.

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