Rossano Massaccesi

Ulisse, born Rossano Massaccesi in 1957 in Osimo, Italy, is a self-taught painter whose work springs from a deep connection to his native land. After exploring the major harbors of contemporary artistic research and absorbing diverse influences, particularly from the naive tradition, he returned to his own "Ithaca": the medieval town of Osimo, where he continues to live and work.

His paintings create a coherent, dreamlike universe inspired by the architecture and atmosphere of ancient Marche hill towns. Brick walls, bell towers, rose windows and narrow medieval alleys become the stage for faceless "pretini" and "suorine", symbolic human figures engaged in playful, ironic scenes. Ulisse’s art transforms everyday life into a gentle fable, balancing childlike wonder with subtle melancholy, humor, and precise craftsmanship.

Through warm colors, meticulous detail, and an unmistakable sense of rhythm, he opens a welcoming inner world, an oasis of quiet joy, order, and irony.

Self-taught painter and sculptor, developing his practice through independent study and through the influence of major masters of the naive art tradition.

Ulisse has participated in major collective exhibitions and has held multiple solo shows in Italy and abroad. International appearances include:

ExpoArt Miami
ExpoArt New York
Exhibitions in Caracas
Exhibitions in Malaga

1996
SACA, BOLOGNA
MARATEA (PZ)
IL CHIOSTRO, FANO (PS)

1997
CHIOSTRO DI S. FRANCESCO, ALGHERO (NU)
GALLERIA ARTEQUADRI, COSENZA
GALLERIA STOA’, FOGGIA
GALLERIA DEM ART, GRAVINA DI PUGLIA (BA)
CHIOSTRO DI SORRENTO (NA)
EXPO ARTE, PALERMO
EXPO ARTE, MIAMI (USA)
MARATEA (PZ)
IL CHIOSTRO, FANO (PS)

1998
GALLERIA I TRE CAPRICORNI, ALTAMURA (BA)
EXPO ARTE, BARI
GALLERIA AMICI DELL’ARTE, SOLETO (LE)
QUADRERIA PICARDI, FRANCAVILLA FONTANA (BR)
GALLERIA CRAZY ART, BITONTO (BA)
EXPO ARTE, ANCONA
GALLERIA LA PICCOLA, BOLOGNA
EXPO ARTE, MIAMI (USA)
ARTE FIERA, ROMA
MARATEA (PZ)
LUNGO MARE SOVERATO (CZ)
STUDIO D’ARTE ICCANO’, CANOSA (BA)
GALLERIA G.T. IL MEGLIO, BARLETTA (BA)
IL CHIOSTRO, FANO (PS)

1999
EXPO ARTE, BARI
EXPO ARTE, PADOVA
EXPO ARTE, TAORMINA (ME)
FIERA CAMPIONARIA, FOGGIA
MARATEA (PZ)
STUDIO D’ARTE ICCANO’, CANOSA (BA)
IL CHIOSTRO, FANO (PS)
INTINERARTE, GALATINA (LE)

2000
EXPO ARTE, BARI
EXPO ARTE, PADOVA
EXPO ARTE, JESOLO
FIERA CAMPIONARIA, FOGGIA
MARATEA (PZ)
EXPO ART, NEW YORK (USA)
GALLERIA DEL LOGGIAT...