Alfred Milot Mirashi - Mediterranean corner

In the history of art, a clear distinction can often be made between figurative and abstract stylistic movements. However, when an artist's goal is to depict an object that resonates with phenomenal reality but is also charged with hidden and symbolic meaning, this boundary can become blurred. Symbolism and Expressionism are emblematic stylistic movements in their conceptual interpretation of reality, with an iconic rendering of images and a symbolic interpretation in the use of color. In Milot's pictorial production, abstract and figurative blend almost seamlessly. This painter's favorite subjects draw on an imagery rooted in Mediterranean traditions, where classical Greek statues combine with idols from Eastern civilizations. Key symbolic elements, which frequently appear, are keys, locks, or doors (as in this case), indicating the desire to open a door to a deeper perception of reality.

Throughout Milot's works, we see an experimental tension that is expressed primarily formally. Indeed, his language reflects several aesthetic influences of contemporary art. First and foremost, the expressionist synthesis of figurative subjects, stripped to the essentials by an extremely synthetic and vibrant line that simplifies their forms with a frenetic rhythm. In terms of color, the artist draws on an almost exaggerated gesturality, dictated by his uncontainable creativity. Finally, from a chromatic perspective, Milot favors a palette consistent with the expressionism of his style: the colors are electric and acidic, almost pop in their provocation.

Alfred Mirashi Milot, an artist of Albanian origin, was born in 1969. Having landed in Brindisi with 5,000 others, after a long wandering, he settled in Naples. He made ends meet by doing a variety of jobs, such as carving wood for a small firm. Living in a city rich in monuments encouraged him to continue his research. In 1995, he left and enrolled at the Brera Academy in Milan. In 1996, he held a solo exhibition, "Everyday Portraits," at the Master Class in Milan. But 2003 was Milot's breakthrough year, when he was featured at the Maschio Angioino in Naples with his solo show "Le Veneri di Milot." This marked the beginning of a flourishing artistic career, which saw him exhibit his work in solo and group shows throughout Italy. International doors opened for him in 2008, when he exhibited at the Peg Alston Fine Art Gallery in New York and then at the Infantellina Contemporary in Berlin.

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