Sunday, 05.07 p.m. - Elegy for the Palestinian People, 3 Painting

Vittorio Alberto Roberto was born in 1967 in Asti. His artistic journey spans over more than forty years, during which he has produced over three thousand works. As an abstract expressionist painter, poet, and performer, Vittorio’s creative process remains a mystery even to himself. When asked about creativity, he admits to struggling with explanations. The act of creating art is an enigma—a personal experience that defies easy description. At the age of 15, Vittorio had his first “Spleen.” These vivid and intense visions of unseen paintings would suddenly appear before his eyes, like clear and luminous slides projected on a screen. Initially, he was frightened, thinking he might have a neurological issue. These “Spleen” experiences continued, each one different from the last. Inspired, he began experimenting with painting, first on paper and later on canvas. The colors vibrated, and he felt an inexplicable connection between his hands and the chromatic frequencies of the hues. It was an ecstatic process, bypassing conscious thought, and resulting in finished works that seemed to arrive from hyperspace. Vittorio acknowledges that he doesn’t fully understand art, its origins, or its purpose. Yet, he knows he cannot live without it. For him, art is a means, not an end. Artists create primarily for themselves, using their creations as a path to self-awareness. The final product is secondary; it’s the transformative journey that matters. Accepting the impermanence of their work allows artists to elevate their creations beyond mere sterility, infusing them with soul and life. Vittorio Alberto Roberto’s art continues to evolve, defying easy categorization. His paintings emerge from the suspended void of time, where color finds its form. Whether abstract or poetic, his works resonate with a sense of wonder—a connection to something beyond himself.