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ARTist 22'' Collection
After creating the ARTist collection in digital format, I felt the desire to make it tangible and concrete. I wanted my illustrations to go beyond screens and be noticed on the streets, among people.
My goal has always been and continues to be to make my works travel beyond the virtual world, so that they can be appreciated and admired in the real context of everyday life.
For this reason, I decided to create a collection of t-shirts with the aim of conveying my "message" and paying tribute to the reference artist in the world. Being the first t-shirts I developed with this intention, I tried to design them in a way that whoever wears them becomes a bearer of my message, a vehicle to spread my passion for art in the world.
(Note: Since the concept of selling products is not mentioned, the focus is on the craftsmanship and the message behind the collection.)
Images concerning the ARTist collection, the colours are different. In order not to repeat myself, I have used the turquoise and yellow T-shirt as examples.
After completing my studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Novara, I dedicated several years to exploring various printing techniques, such as transfer printing, screen printing, and plotter cutting.
During this period, I had the opportunity to gain experience through a brief collaboration with a specialized screen printing company, as well as the assistance of a friend who was involved in plotter cutting.
These experiences allowed me to fully understand the requirements for developing a completely personal project. Additionally, I witnessed the technological advancements in printing machines over the years. Particularly, around 2015/2016, the available machinery did not offer the same level of quality that can be achieved today.
Therefore, I devoted many years of research in order to achieve a satisfactory result.
The ARTist collection not only encompasses T-shirts but also extends to the creation of artworks on canvas.
By reintroducing the same depictions, the goal is to bring the represented artist into people's lives and their homes.
This extension of the collection allows art lovers to immerse themselves in the emotions and inspiration of the artist, creating an intimate and personal atmosphere within their own living spaces.
The artworks become focal points within the spaces, eliciting reflections and visual dialogues.
Burning Spear painting.
I have chosen to offer an option for those who prefer a simpler approach, by providing a traditional paper print on A4 or A3 format.