Marco Grà

Marco Grà is a visual artist based in Italy. He creates his work inspired by the belief that dreaming at night is a real rift on alternative realities, which is reflected in his artistic work that is a balance between playful and melancholic, color and shadow, and harmony and dissonance.

Coming from the world of art and fashion as a graphic designer, Marco has always cultivated a strong inclination for visual art and photography, exploring, writing, creating, and refining his own style over the years. Thanks to the results obtained and the interest received over time, it was natural for him to leave behind the previous job in order to dedicate himself entirely to his artistic profession.

Scientific studies.

Photographic experience, internships, and work activities at Studio Lombardi in Bologna, focusing on industrial photography, still life, and darkroom techniques for artistic black and white photography.

Artistic activities and early experiences in macro photography, experimenting with light and shadows on crystals, and publication of images for publishers such as Pàtron Editore and Zanichelli Editore.

Author and co-author (under the name Marco Grassilli) of technical and financial texts and collaborations with magazines such as CCIAA Bologna, Giuffré Editore, Editrice Esculapio, Pitagora Editrice, Sicil Cassa, Tramontana Editore, Zanichelli Editore.

Interest in Marajoara culture (ancient indigenous society that developed on Marajó Island, located at the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil), Native American cultures (particularly Navajo, Hopi, Acoma), and Guatemala, with importation of contemporary craft artifacts, and creation of the Kosa Art Gallery in Bologna.

Abstract photography of natural elements, supported by macro photography techniques, and creation of the cultural association Imàgina in Bologna.

Illustration of children's books, including the creation of characters and texts, such as Pulcina and ...