"La piccola stellina" Painting

Born in Rome in 1960, Fantini has built an eclectic career in the arts, working as a dancer, actor, photographer, painter, and sculptor. He spent 14 years abroad, especially in Asia and Tibet, experiences that deeply shaped his artistic vision. Since 2000, he has been living and working in Rome.

His recent work returns to the archetypes that have long been part of his poetics: faceless adolescents with red hair and subjects inspired by nature—animals, trees, plants. These stylized figures, though seemingly simple, convey a profound and often enigmatic inner state. Their lightness and vitality are subtly balanced by a sense of unease, creating a compelling harmony.

Fantini employs a layered technique that merges painting and collage, using materials such as brocade fabrics, Japanese paper, old maps, and ancient manuscripts. He prefers acrylic and graphite on textile supports, building his figures through a meticulous process of selection, composition, and synthesis. His “hybrid creatures,” assembled from anatomical fragments found online, express a symbolic and personal view of childhood, adolescence, and identity.

His style is instantly recognizable: faceless figures with red hair, vibrant colors, and a deep sense of compositional harmony. Fantini’s works—exhibited and appreciated both in Italy and abroad—stand out for their authenticity and emotional intensity, creating an immediate connection with the viewer.