

Expressing a constant state of flux, the paintings seem to take on a kind of immortality. Samorì’s process situates his paintings as changeable narrative expressions, not so much fixed as we often think of them. Artist Bio Nicola Samorì was born in Forlì on 13th May 1977. Samorì’s cuts into the surface of the paintings are made carefully, deliberately, so as to leave behind ribbons of destroyed or altered material, further evidence of the work’s change by way of destruction. Origine dell’Occhio, 2011, oil on wood, cm 40 x 30 cm. The artist then distorts the works by scratching and scraping away layers of paint, often continuing into the depths of the wood or copper substrate. Many of his artworks begin as portraits and stiff-life paintings, with compositions that suggest paintings hundreds of years old.

I like the way that Samorì combines classical aesthetics with very contemporary artistic techniques.

Though macabre in appearance, Samorì’s works take an attitude of fascination and exploration, eschewing depression in favour of a meditative acceptance of the inevitable. the art of engraving (2002) and the Michetti artistic prize (2006). Italian artist Nicola Samorì creates rich mixed media artworks that deal with themes of death, decay, and loss. He obtained some prestigious awards such as the Morandi award for art graphics, i.e. Similar artists.Interno assoluto, oil and sulphur on copper (photo by Rolando Paolo Guerzoni) Nicola Samori has 0 artist signature examples available in our database. Samoris works often refer to Italian 17th century painting by the selection of motives as well as by his painting technique. askART lists Nicola Samori in 0 of its research Essays. Galleries and art dealers listing works of art by Nicola Samori as either "Wanted" or "For Sale" There are 0Īrtworks for sale on our website by galleries and art dealers askART's database currently holds 79 auction lots for Nicola Samori (of whichĦ2 auction records sold and 5 are upcoming at auction.)Īrtist artworks for sale and wanted.

He lives and works in Bagnacavallo and Trentino, Italy.Īrtist auction records. Putting histocial figures in chiaorscuro on wood, canvas or copper plates, he then removes whole layers of paint to the point where facial expressions become obscured, thus opening the view toward underlying layers and the ground of the art work. He creates portraits using techniques of the Italian Baroque. Nicola Samori is known for Mixed media painting, drawing.īorn in Forlì on May 13, 1977, he attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, and has exhibited since 1998 both in Italy and abroad. Nicola Samori (Born 1977) is active/lives in Italy.
