"METAMORFOSI INTERIORE" Painting

Artist Statement

Francesco Cannone  explores the invisible: he paints what cannot be seen. Dreams and what holds us together.
He is an authentic and genuine artist.
His practice unfolds within a contemporary symbolic Surrealism with metaphysical roots, where figuration becomes poetry. Gold, spheres, other worlds: symbols he has used since childhood to open up timeless realities and reveal essence.

He uses original chromatic palettes to express positive emotions and an optimistic view of life, even in a complex world. His creativity stems from a high vibrational state, deep inner research, and instinct.

Over time, since 1994, part of his work has revealed a dimension of synchronicity: images, titles and symbols painted that later found an echo in real world events. Not a search for effect, but a deep listening to what emerges.

Through his art, Cannone invites us to recognize beauty even in small things and gestures. Because every individual carries an essence that deserves to be seen.

To date, around 120 works have been created. He is not an automaton: he cherishes calm and tranquility, which is why his annual production is intentionally limited to a few works, for a few collectors. He works by connecting exclusively to his own emotionality, instinct and dreams.

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Short bio

L'Equilibrio, a work sold to a prominent collector in Japan, makes the artist proud...

Francesco Cannone, is an Italian artist. After a career in the fashion industry, he fully dedicated himself to painting in 2009, exploring the expressive potential of acrylics on large canvases.

His works, characterized by spontaneity and intuition, reflect deep inner emotions and often evoke (regarding his past works ) the great masters of abstract expressionism such as Wassily Kandinsky, Joan Miró, and Arshile Gorky. His inspiration derives from the soul and intuition, creating unique and astonishing art.

Throughout his artistic career, he has participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions both in Italy and abroad, showcasing in cities like Naples, Palermo, Rome, Matera, Milan, Florence, Paris, Barcelona, and Liverpool. He was selected for the XII Florence Biennale in 2019 and the XIII Biennale in 2021, solidifying his presence in the contemporary art scene.