By Mattia Novello
Located in Rye, NY
‘Following Human Heroes’ is a large conceptual polyurethane and acrylics installation created by Venetian artist Mattia Novello in 2016. Featuring a series of orange basketballs assembled with one another in a manner of a cross, the explanation for this piece is given by the title. While some of the basketballs are partially deflated and the upper one is subtly bowing down, the installation is a reflection on the current trend towards the perception of heroes. As we are living in times when many people view sports figures are “heroes” in their lives, this dynamic wall sculpture is an invitation for a deeper reflection on today’s society, highlighting the underlying paradox where the significance of heroes comes into question. With its strong visual presence and introspective subject, this conceptual wall sculpture will be a stunning focal point in any home.
Mattia Novello was born in Vicenza on October 6, 1985 and lives and works in Giorgione’s birthplace in Castelfranco Veneto, ITALY. He graduated in visual communication at the European Institute of Design in Milan, then in fashion photography at the School of Visual Art in New York, and in Mixed Media Art at the Parson School, also in New York. After having won several important art prizes, he focused his research on the synthesis of the opposite, to create a new conscious birth where the individual is recognized and accepted for its unique expression. His artistic research led him to a path that, starting from a reflection on Arte Povera, combines the different rediscovery of ancient materials with the use of the latest technology products.
Shows:
2011:
DESIGN MURAL -AIGA gallery New York
2012:
NASCITA INDIVIDUO LIBERO - Flaviostocco gallery Castelfranco VTO
NASCITA INDIVIDUO LIBERO Villa Bolasco con Comune Castelfranco Veneto
2013:
FALLING UP- AMY-D gallery Milano
ARTE IN TRINCEA- BROLO museum Mogliano
PHOTISSIMA-Art Fair Venice
2014:
THE TRANSPARENT DREAM- A gallery Milano
FLAT LAYERS- AMY-D gallery Milano
2015:
STEP UP-Art Fair selected artist Bologna
FRAINTENSIONI- Flaviostocco gallery Castelfranco VTO
Premio Cairo, Finalist Prestigious contest
Art Miami Context Ai Bo Gallery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Mattia Novello Sculptures
MaterialsAcrylic, Polyurethane