Sandro Nocentini

Born in Rome, Italy in 1966, Sandro Nocentini moved to Australia at the age of 27. Heavily influenced by the Modernist movement, over his career Nocentini has developed a distinct European figurative but unique style of art. Prolific in painting as well as sculpture, Nocentini uses the human figure in expressions of silent storytelling.

His figures are unconventional in appearance, created with simple, uncomplicated lines. Nocentini’s subjects are inward looking, often at rest and always silent, their focus on the human-divine relationship. Nocentini’s stories are in fact still images of an intimate narrative. Accompanying his personal search for a spiritual truth, many of his stories have roots in biblical traditions, but stripped of obvious religious connotations, these are re-narrated for a contemporary audience.

The artist lives now in Sydney where he graduated with the bachelor degree in Fine Arts at the National Art School. His current work and distinctive style is continuously inspired by, and reflects, his environment and relationships .

Since August 1994 he has participated in a number of individual and collaborative exhibitions in Sydney and interstate. His work has been described by the media as “the bold painti...

Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts

2019
- Dungog Contemporary, Dungog - NSW Australia

2015
- New Works – Wentworth Gallery, Sydney – NSW Australia
- Hunters Hill Art Prize – Council Chambers, Hunters Hill – NSW Australia

2014
- Hunters Hill Art Prize – Council Chambers, Hunters Hill – NSW Australia

2010
- Wings and Horns, the Eternal Plight – studioDOME, Sydney -Australia

2009
- Artists Stable and Inaugural Group Exhibition – studioDOME, Sydney -Australia

2008
- The Tutors Exhibition – Pine Street Gallery, Sydney – Australia
- New Works – Pine Street Gallery, Sydney – Australia

2007
- Marrickville Contemporary Art Prize – At The Vantage Point Gallery, Newtown – NSW, Australia

2006
- Art For Action Prize – Darling Park Gallery, Sydney – Australia
- Tutors Exhibition – Pine Street Gallery, Sydney – Australia
- New Works – Mossgreen Gallery, Melbourne – Australia

2005
- Fonas and ASX-Reuters Charity foundation Show – Exchange Square, Sydney – Australia
- Artists Stable and Inaugural Group Exhibition – Mossgreen Gallery, Melbourne – Australia
- The Tutors Exhibition – Pine Street Gallery, Sydney – Australia
- Archibald, Wynne, Sulman Prizes – Art Gallery of NSW, Australia

2004
- Sculptures In The park – Maundrell Park, Petersh...