Antonio Maggi
In search of the lost meanings
Introduction A
ntonio’s newest collection of abstract/figurative paintings is an explosion of colours and forms. This is a visualization of the artist's deepest thougths and emotions, a surreal journey in the oneiric. The artwork is produced in acrylic, oil and gold paint on canvas/wood.
A
ntonio Maggi was Born in Bergamo (Italy) in 1968 and studied Fine Art at the School of Fine Arts of Brera in Milan (Italy), graduating in 1992. He has studied and worked with different media: painting, photography, printmaking, cartoons, graphic design, and has been involved in many art projects in England, Croatia, Holland and Italy. Between 1990/92 in Milan, Antonio was involved in the House of Artists as an Art Assistant, his final thesis was about the Art of Milan in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s in collaboration with Lisa Ponti. At present he is working as a Painter, Graphic Designer and photographer in London.
Exhibitions 2013
Alchemy, Art Pavilion, London
2012
Antonio Maggi, WAC Gallery, London
2013 2011 2009 2008 2007
2005 2005 2005 2005 2002 1999
Now & then, Art Pavilion, London
Devil Inside, WAC Gallery, London
Visions of blue, Battersea Gallery, London Welcome! Saint Peter’s Church, London Duel! Private space, London
Little tales from the mountains, Italian Institute,London/Amsterdam England! The Priory Pub, London Portraits , Arcotel, Zagreb
Urban Landscapes, Arcotel, Zagreb
Dreams, nightmares and other stories, London College of Communications, London Photos & paintings, Oval Theatre, London
1998
Villages, Angel Pub, London
1989
Termine, Galleria Neri, Turin
1995
Southwark open 95, Southwark Gallery, London
The Emperor’s new clothes Acrylic and Oil on wood 80 x 60 cm
Sunset in Arcadia Acrylic and Oil on wood 60 x 80 cm
The dying Stag Acrylic and Oil on wood 80 x 60 cm
The golden Caff Acrylic, Oil and imitation gold leaves on wood 60 x 80 cm
The Souls Acrylic and Oil on wood 60 x 80 cm
The Devil and his Master Acrylic and Oil oncanvas 74 x 74 cm
Arabian fantaisie Acrylic and Oil on wood 60 x 80 cm
Exotic Acrylic and Oil on wood 60 x 80 cm
The Wolf Acrylic, Oil and imitation gold leaves on wood
Love
Acrylic and Oil on wood 80 x 60 cm
One morning Acrylic and Oil on wood 80 x 60 cm
Amusant Acrylic on canvas and gold leaves 91 x 91 x 4 cm
The Women Collage of drawings on canvas 74 x 74 cm