CERAMICS
BY MARCO LORENZETTO
Photography by Cristina Bagnara
Born and raised in Faenza, Italy, a city renowned as the birthplace of Majolica ceramic production, Marco’s first encounter with art came by way of the beautiful scenes and motifs that decorated the Majolica ceramics which permeated the city. His own relations have specialized in the tradition since the early 1980’s. Ceramics came as a natural medium for Marco when he sought out a new form of expression for his art in 2015. Extending his artwork from vertical surfaces to table-top surfaces, Marco rejoiced at the idea of infusing his art into objects used everyday.
"Growing up in the city of Faenza, Italy I was completely surrounded by the beauty and light of art and ceramics. Ceramics was my finest art teacher.The International Museum of Ceramics was down the street from my childhood home. It was my playground. Growing up and learning about light and color and texture became second nature. I would make bowls and bring them home to my parents. It was fun. I love colors. Why not incorporate the history of my hometown of ceramics and my artwork by creating something happy, fearless & authentic. I like the idea that you can touch them, feel them and use them daily. You can’t do that with a painting. It brings living my life as an artist to a complete circle of happiness. Venturing into a new avenue with ceramics is very exciting especially because it brings a different audience from my painting world. I am incredibly honored to debut my ceramic collection at Bergdorf Goodman this summer.
Love, Marco"
Available In-Store at Bergdorf Goodman, New York.
754 5th Avenue NY NY 10019
1-212-872-2866
DREAM CODE WHITE
“Dream Code White” features an interaction of dreamlike symbols emerging from the dreamer’s memory.
CERCHI DELLA VITA
The brilliant blue of “Cerchi Della Vita” endows its symbol of the cyclical nature of life with hope.
STELLA
Gilded accents play among the green and blue abstract jardin that is “Stella”.
CONFINI
The bold brushstrokes of “Confini” highlight a labyrinthine pattern in black and white with subtle blue accents.
POMPEI
The subtle pink tones of “Pompei” channel the washed colors of ancient frescoes worn with time.
DREAM CODE GOLD
“Dream Code Gold” features an interaction of dreamlike symbols in a study of contrasting colors.