Giangiacomo Rossetti

Giangiacomo Rossetti, born in 1989 in Milan and currently residing in New York, has established a distinct artistic voice through his exploration of self-portraiture and depictions of close acquaintances. He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan and graduated in 2019 from Die Institut Kunst FHNW in Basel.

Rossetti's work is characterized by a synthesis of his own image and those of people dear to him, integrated into a series of compositional reinterpretations inspired by the masters of the Renaissance. This engagement with traditional models serves both as a deep admiration for these artistic giants and as a bold assertion of his own originality and artistic identity. By tracing the paths of the past, he positions himself alongside these masters while audaciously severing ties to their conventions.

Through his practice, Rossetti revitalizes historical images, often stripping them of their original significance or perhaps intensifying their essence. He challenges the traditional cult of painting by reinterpreting these masterpieces, creating a subjective narrative of art history. In this way, he positions himself as a projection of the past into the contemporary era, infusing historical references with modern sensibilities and personal insights.

His work stands as a testament to the enduring dialogue between past and present, inviting viewers to reconsider the relevance of classical themes in today's context while asserting the power of personal expression in the ongoing evolution of art.