galasso

My artistic practice is an ongoing, earnest investigation into the "Portrait of Energy," exploring how to bridge spiritual concepts with material reality. My core curiosity lies in finding ways to make the unseen forces that influence our lives visually accessible and emotionally resonant. I use painting, sculpture, and digital media in a continuous effort to translate profound, yet intangible, concepts into form.

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My conceptual framework is rooted in the ancient Chinese metaphysical traditions—specifically, the holistic study of Qi (vital energy). This profound belief system informs how I approach creation: treating every subject, whether a space, a concept, or a moment in time, as a unique energy signature. I employ a multidisciplinary approach, not as separate practices, but as interconnected tools to symbolize and translate this cosmic connection. Sculpture first allowed me to explore the essence of energy in a tangible form, which then guided my language on the canvas.

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Ultimately, my goal is to foster a shared social consciousness about the omnipresent energy that binds the universe and directly shapes our lives. My art serves as a conduit to communicate this awareness, urging the viewer toward self-reflection and recognition of their own place within this complex, energetic system. The practice itself is a disciplined act of connection, fueled by intuition and the continuous effort to achieve flow, transforming philosophical wisdom into resonant visual reality.

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(*) "Qi, in Chinese philosophy, medicine, and religion, is the psychophysical energies that permeate the universe." The word Qi is polysemous, often translated as 'vital energy', 'vital force', 'material energy', or simply 'energy'. ( Qi (Chinese Philosophy) , In The Encyclopedia of Britannia. Retrieved March, 17th, 2021)