Gennaro Santaniello

My artistic journey revolves around the exploration of two distinct yet interconnected themes: the chiaroscuro portraiture of predominantly female subjects and the depiction of mass-produced everyday objects transformed into unique artifacts through human intervention. Through these two bodies of work, I delve into the profound relationship between humanity and its creations, shedding light on the beauty and complexity that arise from our interactions with the world.

In my chiaroscuro portraiture, I seek to capture the essence of the human spirit by delicately playing with light and shadow. The interplay of light and dark highlights the depth and complexity of emotions, unveiling the hidden layers of the human psyche. Through the careful rendering of facial features and the intricate dance of shadows, I aim to create intimate portraits that invite viewers to contemplate the universality of human experiences.

Within my series of mass-produced objects, I explore the transformative power of human touch and intervention. Everyday items such as crushed cans, crumpled branded bags, or disposable coffee cups become vessels of individual narratives. By juxtaposing these familiar objects against the backdrop of our consumerist culture, I ...

I have a degree in mechanical engineering. And I am a self taught artist.

- I colori dell'anima - Chiesa di Santa Maria - 3 -11 December 2011 - Napoli
- EmozionArti Alla Domus, Rome, March 2013
- Le dame art Gallery, London, July-September 2016
- Open Art Milano, Milan, December 2016
- VirgiliOvo, Napoli Castel dell'Ovo, February 2017
- Expo Arte Teano, Caserta, Italy, October 2017
- Winter Salon, The Concept Space - London, Dec 2017-
Jan 2018
- LeMisureNonContano - HOTEL NEAPOLIS February-
March 2018
- Parete Art Museum - PAM Caserta - December 2018
- Plana art project, Caserta -Italy Sept 2019
- D contemporary art gallery - Dec 2019-Jan 2020 -
London UK
-Parete Art Museum - PAM Caserta - June 2020