Emilio Greco - Collection of silkscreen prints

The human figure has always been at the center of artistic research. Since the Classical Age, the naturalistic rendering of human anatomy has been a primary objective of painters and sculptors throughout history. The representation of the human body, in its beauty and infinite possibilities, has permeated every era and stylistic movement. Indeed, in addition to the naturalistic interpretations of the Renaissance and various classicisms, which aimed for a truthful and detailed representation of the human body, the human figure has also been a central theme in the new aesthetic concepts brought about by the historical avant-garde, such as Cubism, Expressionism, and Surrealism. In Emilio Greco's work, the human figure is at the center of his research. This collection of silkscreens demonstrates how this artist focused on the study of the human body and on how to make its anatomy and movement more expressive.

This collection of silkscreens demonstrates Emilio Greco's masterful technique, not only in sculpture but also in graphic art. In particular, we can appreciate how the artist uses a blend of subtle, wavy linearity and intricate hatching to delineate volumes and shadows. Thus, the image appears essential, yet at the same time possesses great expressive power and sculptural quality. Indeed, even in graphic art, Emilio Greco's work is characterized by an extraordinary classical sense of representation. For him, artistic creation is defined by a mimetic relationship with Nature, and sensory data are interpreted according to principles of balance and harmony. Yet, an inherent sense of contemporaneity is evident in his ability to synthesize expression and the existential tension it generates.

Emilio Greco was an artist born in Catania in 1913 and died in Rome in 1995. Primarily engaged in sculpture, he was also a writer and illustrator. His research focused primarily on the female nude. His Bathers series and female portraits are famous. For a time, he taught at the Carrara Academy and achieved fame with the monument to Pinocchio and the Fairy, created in 1956 for the town of Collodi.

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