Antonino La Vela

Since embarking on my artistic journey in the early 1990s, my creative pursuits have been deeply rooted in the exploration of sociopolitical themes through conceptually driven painting. My artistry is an ongoing dialogue with societal and political discourses, where I aim to highlight and question the complexities of social issues and the constructs of gender roles and identities.
My work delves into the human condition, juxtaposing the fragility of our existence with visions of realism and speculative futures. This exploration is not only a reflection of the present but also a contemplation of the potential that lies ahead. The nuances of human vulnerability are captured through my artistic lens, inviting viewers to engage in a profound introspection and a reconsideration of the world around them.

After a significant hiatus that began in 2001, I found myself at a crossroads in 2010. It was then that I made the decisive choice to reignite my passion for painting and reintroduce my work to the world. This period of reflection and growth culminated in my alignment with the Art Movement Thinkism. This affiliation marks a new chapter in my career, characterized by a renewed commitment to using art as a vehicle for thought and change....

Marsala Art High School • 2 years course in Oil Painting 1985
Bologna Private School of Art • 1 year training in Oil Painting 1994
Bristol College • Diploma in Art and Design 2001
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2001 Royal Academy of Art - London - Exhibit with Discovering Metropolitan Gay Life
2010 Io Espongo Torino - Italy - Prize Participation with Metropolitan Gay Life Painting
2010 Premio Combat - Italy - Participation to the 2010 Prize with Zoophile Love Painting
2010 NYBE New York - US - Prize Participation with Zoophile Love Painting
2010 Made In Torino - Italy - Personal Exhibition with the Discovering Human Sexuality
2011 Dance with Art - Rome - Exhibition with Arabian Women at Spaziottagoni
2011 Arte per la Vita - Rome
2011 EmozionARTI Florence Italy Exhibition: Italian Women Painting at Galleria Civico69
2011 Transgression London Prize Participation Discovering Human Sexuality Collection
2011 Beijing Art Expo 2011 Beijing (CHINA) Personal Exhibit Painting Collection Discovering Future
2011 Biennale Chianciano 2011 Personal Exhibition with 3 painting of collection Discovering Human Sexuality.. The Biennale Jury Mention: Honourable Artistic Merit
2012 Premio Combat - Italy - Participation to the 2012 with 3 paintings
2012 Premio Città di Foglizzo 2012 Foglizzo (TO) Italy Prize Participation with War Party Painting. The Prize Jury Mention for Honourable Artistic Merit
2012 Premio Città di Fiuggi 2012 - Italy Prize ...