nativita' Sculpture

Filippo Messina (Biancavilla, CT, 3/10/1981), was formed in his fatherís Barbaro Messina ceramic workshop, Le Nid, where he was taught and then over the years, deepened and consolidated knowledge in workmanship ceramic. In 1999 he graduated from the Liceo Artistico (art school) of Catania, continuing daily to experience and express himself through ancient techniques and innovations in ceramic technology; the coloursí property, their secrets, the glazeís body In 2001 he received the certificate of competency in "Esperto della conservazione, tutela e ripristino di beni artistici ed architettonici basaltici e non"(Expert for preservation, protection and restoration of artistic and architectural basaltic and other) issued by ATI Buisines project SAS, ANFE, F.lli Grasso SRL, and the Department of Chemistryís University of Catania. Through the extensive participation of the workshop "Le Nid" to the most prestigious exhibitions in the world the young Messina, had the opportunity to meet with artists and craftsmen of the highest level, which allows him today to be a up and coming master. He participates in many community projects of a cultural nature, of which several times he has been the promoter. Currently Filippo practices as a partner in the workshop Le Nid s.r.l, where he specialises in the production of ceramics.