{"product_id":"giacomo-ditano-fiori","title":"Giacomo Ditano - Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlowers, or plants in general, as independent subjects, began to appear in still lifes, a genre that emerged in the early 17th century. Subsequently, painters, especially the Impressionists, increasingly focused on the world of flowers and plants, as they offered an extraordinary opportunity to capture vibrant colors and light. Thus, flowers and plants were depicted not only in vases, but also immersed in their natural landscape. While initially a pretext for painters to attempt a photographic reproduction of reality, with contemporary art, the subject of flowers and plants also became a way of interpreting reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n \u003cp\u003eGiacomo Ditano's work is inspired by an abstract expressionism inspired by Mario Schifano. Nature is interpreted in an extremely synthetic manner, with an almost brutal exercise in reduction. The surface is completely two-dimensional, with no regard for spatial depth. The brushstrokes delineate the forms in a very tormented and nervous manner. Color is used according to an emotional and spiritual interpretation, without any connection to reality. The work is therefore highly indicative of the artist's conception of landscape painting. As with Mario Schifano, the two-dimensionality of the painted surface is comparable to that of a television screen, a computer monitor. For this reason, Ditano's pictorial approach, linked to the gesturality of American Abstract Expressionism, can also be interpreted as interference, an electrical disturbance in a vision of the world filtered through technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n \u003cp\u003eGiacomo Ditano is originally from Puglia, from Fasano to be precise, but he moved to Guarda Veneta (Rome) many years ago. Here, he runs a carpentry shop and has his own workshop. His passion for carpentry has never left him since he was a child. Despite serving in the State Police, he never stopped pursuing his natural inclination towards painting and sculpture, and once his career ended and he retired from the uniform, he was able to devote himself full-time to developing his artistic talents. Recipient of numerous awards, his work is appreciated by the public and critics, who praise his skillful use of discarded and salvaged objects, which he breathes new life into his work. Giacomo Ditano has exhibited in 65 solo shows and 72 group shows, both in Italy and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boccati Davide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56218673119618,"sku":"DBOC002","price":1270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/7065\/3058\/files\/Ditano.jpg?v=1768475567","url":"https:\/\/cjfh11-ee.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/giacomo-ditano-fiori","provider":"Venderequadri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}