Roberto De Pinto

Born in Terlizzi (BA) in 1996 and raised in Molfetta, Roberto de Pinto currently lives and works in Milan. After earning a degree in Painting from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in 2021, de Pinto has continued to explore his artistic language through a practice that merges tradition and innovation.

Roberto de Pinto creates works featuring figures evocative of the Mediterranean, which serve as alter egos of the painter. These characters, often immersed in aquatic or shaded environments, are depicted with palpable sensuality and a physical presence reminiscent of ancient studies and Greek vase painting. His figures, sometimes partial or arranged in small groups, reflect a certain vulnerability and intimacy, set against a backdrop of Mediterranean warmth and tranquility. In La pennica pomeridiana (2022), the bodies sprawled within the painting's space leave the central focus open, inviting the observer to immerse themselves in the sensual, calm, and relaxed atmosphere of the scene. De Pinto employs the encaustic technique, an ancient practice that combines wax and pigment, creating a sense of depth and materiality akin to the Fayum paintings, which serve as a significant source of inspiration for the artist.

His work is distinguished by a keen attention to material and the visual representation of tactile and olfactory sensations. His compositions not only reveal a strong connection to his native environment in Southern Italy but also explore the erotic and sensual aspects of the human body through details such as hair and texture. De Pinto describes the skin as a tool for exploring painterly vibrations, a central element in his practice.