Ascensione - 渊
Mixedmedia on canvas
59 X 47 X 1.5 inch
"Data la meta di ognuno di noi, nel ricordare chi non c'è più, abbiamo infatti due strade: scegliere se aver fede che questa persona sia di ritorno ( in qualche modo o dinamica ) o sapere che è sempre stata qui, prima ancora di nascere. Per questo secondo aspetto, però, sarà necessario essere in pace con la propria dinamica interiore; qualsiasi essa sia questa riguardo la Morte."
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Photosynthesis
Oil, pastels and sprays on canvas
115 X 85 X 4 cm
On hold at Copernico Work - Co-working Host. Torino, Italy.
Photosynthesis, a term rooted in the ancient Greek philosophical concept of ‘Ph.y.sis’, exploring the enigmatic process by which plants transform sunlight into nourishment using the statuary subject of Vittoria Alata of Parco della Rimembranza in Torino as a symbolic medium; Nature, which remains the fundamental axiom underlying every theorem. Orama is a term that derives from inner-most chemistry, so I imagined it in relation to my work as seen as a whole, observed from a generic point of view and not in relation to one or more specific works of my production. Diachronic, on the other hand, indicates my research tendency, the way in which I vary my processes and intermediate links between paintings, sculptures, works on paper or videos. Being critical on my perceptions allow this diachronism method of cataloging images through time factors in order to exudes references of an indefinite series of psychic conditions I experience since I was a kid, similar to what connects vegetables, Sun and vital energy.
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Ftéri - Φτέρη
Mixedmedia on canvas
180 X 150 X 4 cm
Ftéri is included in the short compendium A.I. Vs Socrates.
L'opera è intitolata Ftéri - Φτέρη, in Greco 'Felce' perchè la composizione finale identifica la trasmutazione della pianta preistorica per eccellenza in una figura antropomorfa. Ftéri è anche il nome di una piccola e paradisiaca spiaggia sull'isola Greca di Cefalonia, luogo di richiamo al celebre 'Mito della Caverna' di Platone. Il clue della ricerca dietro a questa pianta e l'antico mito Greco, però, giunge un pò di tempo dopo averla completata, mesi più tardi. Un caro amico, operatore della G.A.M. Torino, all'apertura della mostra 'Notti, cinque secoli di stelle, notti e pleniluni, mi invia diverse foto, tra le quali figura un'opera famosa di Jackson Pollock, 'La Donna Luna'. Olio su tela del 1942...
Il resto lo lascio alla vostra ricerca sull'opera di Pollock, tenendo conto che non ho mai avuto modo di studiare nè intravedere quest'opera prima d'ora. Potenze che fan di noi ciò che più assume meglio la loro caratteristica allo scopo di mostrarci la via fuori dalla grotta, lungo la Via della Felce.
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Segnali di Virtù
Mixedmedia on canvas
150 X 120 X 4 cm
Ogni cosa resa ferma con velocità, rinnega il fuoco, si espande nell'acqua, e questa, nella terra antica; immobile, roteanti ruote del carro scintillano di fiamme lungo la strada. Nel capitolare del fuoco nell'acqua, lo scorrere del fulmine nell'acqua, riaccende il fuoco. Un rito. Ritorno di passaggio tra un capitolo della vita e l'altro e di fronte, l'abisso.
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Wind, Sand & Psyche - 霽
Mixedmedia. Acrylics, natural pigments, fungy dust, acrylics, tempera, oil pastels, collages, enamels, sprays, digital print transfer, canvas, graphite and sumi-e Ink on canvas
110 X 125 X 4 cm
"The ultimate fate of every dogma is that it gradually becomes soulless. Life wants to create new forms, and therefore, when a dogma loses its vitality, it must perforce activate the archetype that has always helped man to express the mistery of the soul."
C.G.JUNG
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Tilps - 𓋴𓅱𓋴𓏏𓇋
Mixedmedia on canvas
150 X 120 X 4 cm
Nel magma che scorre sottoterra è contenuta acqua in soluzione; mista a composti chimici è mantenuta ad altissima pressione e a calore elevatissimo. Quando il magma spacca la crosta terrestre, il contatto con l'atmosfera e l'abbassamento di pressione permettono la fuoriuscita d'acqua dalla soluzione nel magma, che esce dalla lava entrando nel ciclo idrologico del pianeta. Esiste acqua che nasce dal fuoco e gli antichi raccontano che Dioniso nasce nel fuoco.
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Tessera, 1260 a.C.
Mixedmedia on canvas
150 X 120 X 4 cm
Private collection in Italy.
"Hieroglyph” derives from the Greek hieroglyphikós, a word that in Italian can be translated as “Sacred Words” or “Words of God”: from ἱερός (hieròs), meaning “sacred,” and the verb γλύφω (glýphō), meaning “to carve.” Yet, the meeting point of these creative leaps lies in something older than 200 years old syntactic rules, doesn’t it? 4,500 years old, yet still alive in our spirit. Individual symbols, and any symbolic compendium transform in the same way, and academic translations alone, are simply not enough. I split the word into Gero and Glifo, not thinking of its direct Greek roots but as an ancient word, now, in my Italian language. “Gero” is embedded in word gerundio (gerund), a verb tense that perfectly mirrors, in Italian grammar, the function of a glyph.
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Sands of Taym
Pigments, acrylics, oil, markers, sprays and charcoal on canvas
95 X 70 X 4 cm
Private collection in Italy.
Taym resembles the word "time" as pronounced in English.
In the creation of the first graphic signs called 'proto-glyphs' of various archaic cultures such as the Egyptian, Chinese, and Minoan (around 4500 - 1600 BC) ancient scribes captured, composed, and intertwined first signs as linked to internal visions of external approximations, adopting them to alphabetize the experience of reality, which, fused with time, determines the perception of the spatial dimension too.
Since reading and writing date back only a few thousand years, while those brain regions are millions of years old, we can assume that they originally had the function of establishing generic geometric references, as for the movement of birds concerning the stars, and perhaps, the spatial and architectural perception of the human being.
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Anthrakas
Mixedmedia on paper
40 X 30 X 3 inch
Overlying elements applied from a pre-worked HDR ultra-chrome ink transfer print on velvet matte stock paper.
Derived from the Greek word ánthrakas, meaning carbon. Carbon tells
humans the age of every organic element present in nature through radiocarbon dating. The enunciator of the boat of life in the Arerit project, and a starting point for some compositions in Orama2.0, disseminates the age of elements already present, allowing the team to predict the age of natural entities, just as archaeologists determine the age of an artifact by placing it in a historical date.
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Intimacy - Πυθία
Oil, gold foil pigmented and acrylics on canvas
15.35 X 11.02 X 1.8 inch
Private collection in Italy
"La profetessa di Delfi e le sacerdotesse di Dodona, in istato di delirio, resero molti e segnalati servigi, sia pubblici che privati, alla Grecia; mentre erano in sè, pochi e nessuno. E taccio della Sibilla e di quanti altri servendosi di un'arte divinatoria d'ispirazione divina come l'amore, con le loro predizioni segnarono a molti la via da seguire; perchè allungherei, per dir poi cose che tutti sanno. Questo tuttavia merita d'esser attestato, che anche quegli antichi che dettero i nomi alle cose, non ritennero la follia nè un disonore nè un'onta, perchè non avrebbero derivato da questa parola il nome di quell'arte bellissima, per la quale si discerne il futuro che i moderni, inserendovi per ignoranza un t, chiamano mantica."
Platone -Il Fedro ( V.v. 244b)
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Hypokéimenon
Oil pastels, natural pigments and sprays on archival paper
19.87 X 11.89 X 1.56 inch
Collection of Czong Institute of Contemporary Art ( Cica Museum )
On view on 'Contemporary Landscape, 2026' Cica Museum
"...And substance -οὐσία] is the underlying reality -ὑποκείμενον], which, in one sense, means matter (by matter I mean that which is not a determinate thing in actuality, but only a determinate thing in potentiality); in another sense, it means the essence and the form (which, being something determinate, can be separated in thought); and, in a third sense, it means the composite of matter and form..."
(Aristotle, Metaphysics, VII, 1042a)
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Samurai - 시 Water Version
Mixedmedia. Multiple supports.
19.76 X 11.7 X 1.5 inch
Collection of Czong Institute of Contemporary Art ( Cica Museum )
On view on 'Contemporary Landscape, 2026' Cica Museum
Same Idea, multiple supports. Idea comes from ancient greek 'εἶδος’ and 'ἰδέα’. These two words, conceptually linked togheter by cultural evolutions, generate what nowadays we use to consider as ‘Vision’. Subjectively, a vision can be on the outside world or the inner one. This artwork embraces all these three dimension upon a natural perception of sensitive plants. Each version gravitates around this concept, made with multiple mediums as to reflect different tactile and also compositional perception of this spiritual energy 시
This particle, in Korean language is used to read the Japanese
Janji referring to the concept of ‘servilism’ related to the ancient figure of Samurai, with the opposite element of the Ronin, all linked through the concept of serving.
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Chariot-Z
Oil, acrylics, natural pigments, ink, airbrush, drawing collages on canvas
79.52 X 79.52 X 2.23 inch
Painting Curated on Jakupsilny
X is a color. Y is a shape. Z is a Chariot, for you to investigate each Qualia of this reality. Z is also a strange letter, stranger more than people that forged her position in alphabetic languages. Since archaic times, it defines 'all weapons'. I guess that there are quite more weapons in artists' studio than everywhere else.
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Genesi
Mixedmedia on canvas
64 X 42 X 4 cm
Genesis does not refer to anything related to biblical writings, nor does the subject, the Nile crocodile deity Sobek. It refers to the phenomenon of parthenogenesis, which was first observed in evolutionary history among crocodiles just recently. Spiritual connections, both contemporary or archaic ones, are traced in the background by the symbolic compendium of the entire composition as well as in the proper name of this archaic deity herself.
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OnYoN
Mixedmedia on canvas
60 X 40 X 4 cm
“In OnYOn, Ballocca pushes his exploration of language, perception, and existence even further. This mixed-media canvas, created in 2025, layers a profound philosophical inquiry with symbolic imagery inspired by nature and ancient thought. The title itself reflects this complexity: it combines the word “onion,” representing the multiple layers of interpretation in both art and life, with the Greek root “on,” a term from Plato’s philosophy that signifies the essence of being. Together, these elements offer a visual and conceptual meditation on the relationship between life, earth, and death."
Excerpt - Alberto Ballocca: A New Chapter in Metaphysical Expression
By Hajra Salinas, Aatonau.com Editorial - March 9, 2025
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Pho&Nyx
Mixedmedia on canvas
65 X 52 X 4 cm
"One of Ballocca’s most striking recent works, Pho&Nyx, exemplifies his ability to distill profound philosophical concepts into captivating visual forms. The painting’s title, which combines the Greek terms “phòs” (light) and “Nyx” (night), serves as a metaphorical exploration of duality, illumination, and rebirth. It also alludes to the Phoenix, the mythical bird that rises from its ashes, symbolizing transformation and regeneration. For Ballocca, the painting is an investigation into the liminal space where light and darkness intersect, much like the journey of personal and artistic evolution.
What sets Pho&Nyx apart is its intricate connection to language and thought. Ballocca describes his process as one where every word, emotion, and abstraction generates a series of “indeterminate psychic manifestations.” These psychic echoes, which emerge as he creates, mirror the structure of ancient hieroglyphs and the transformative power of language. By linking these linguistic elements to artistic practice, Pho&Nyx becomes more than a painting—it becomes a philosophical meditation on how humanity has sought to make sense of the world through symbolic systems."
Excerpt : Alberto Ballocca: A New Chapter in Metaphysical Expression - AAtonau Editorial
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La Forgia - 𐃺𓅞
Mixedmedia. Oil, pigments, graphite, collages, papyrus leaf & enamels on canvas.
33 X 28 X 4 cm
"..ogni parola ha radici d'acqua."
Parmenide: 'Sulla Natura'
Fr.15a54
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Afrodite Naturalia
Mixedmedia on canvas
80 X 60 X 4 cm
Private collection of Varvello S.p.a
Praxiteles’ Aphrodite is one of the most famous sculptures of antiquity, created by the great Greek sculptor Praxiteles around the 4th century BCE (likely between 360–330 BCE). It is considered the first life-sized nude representation of a goddess in Greek art—a revolutionary act for its time!
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Isorropìa Oracular
Oil, natural pigments and sprays on canvas
57.5 X 42 X 2 inch
"Dalle piante, così come dai funghi, questo insegnamento dunque ne possiamo ricavare: come fece il discorso a passare dal biasimo alla lode. Oltre la Natura, quello che l'uomo o la donna affermano su di essa, non è che uno scherzo vero e proprio, ma tra tutte le cose dette in scienza o a caso ci son due concetti che riguardano ognuno di loro, appunto nell'essere ognuno entrambi contemporaneamente; di questo sarebbe gran ventura poter prendere, con l'arte, la forza del conoscere come una pianta."
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Sixth Door - 𓈖𓏏𓈖𓇳 𓂋𓏤𓈖𓏏𓏭𓈖𓏌𓏏𓇯
Acrylics, oil, dyes and sprays on MDF board
38.87 X 23.65 X 1.58 inch
In the sixth hour of the Amduat, the most pivotal event of the nocturnal journey unfolds: the Ba of Ra, his animating essence, reunites with his mummified body (or alternatively, with the Ba of Osiris) within the protective coil of the serpent Mehen. This sacred union of opposites (soul and body, light and darkness, movement and stillness) marks the turning point of solar regeneration. Yet this moment of transformation is also one of great peril, for in the seventh hour, the dreaded serpent Apophis, embodiment of chaos, lies in wait to halt the sun's passage.
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Nefertiti
Mixedmedia on board
34 X 24 X 1.5 inch
Nefertiti, the ancient Egyptian queen and Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, remains one of the most iconic and enigmatic figures of antiquity. Renowned for her unparalleled beauty and her pivotal role in the religious revolution of her time, Nefertiti’s legacy continues to captivate historians, artists, and admirers alike. Her full name, Neferneferuaten Nefertiti, translates to ‘Beautiful are the Beauties of Aten, the Beautiful One has Come.’ Alongside Akhenaten, she championed a radical shift in Egyptian religion, moving from polytheism to the worship of a single deity, Aten—the sun disk. This transformative era, known as the Amarna Period, marked a profound departure from tradition and left an indelible mark on Egyptian history.
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Arerit - アレリットの術
Oil pastels, Japanese Ink and sprays on Ultra-chrome HDR print of archival paper
19.87 X 11.78 X 1.6 inch
It marks the first stage of the journey through a border location, the Orange Ultra. Arerit is the epithet engraved on the entrance of the first door (hour) of twelve; when the Sun sets at night, so, the twilight witnesses the first stage of the journey through a border place. The antechamber of human spirit, within which each of us transcends during this life. Astronomers call it the "terminator" or "twilight zone." An imaginary line that separates the day and night sides of a planet, as some planets orbit synchronously with their star; this phenomenon generates a liminal point of eternal sunset.
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X-Cape
Mixedmedia on canvas
65 X 45 X 4 cm
Exhibited in the Duo Show Nature & Love
Curated by Master Ruha Gallery
N. 18, Rudong Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong - Beijing, Qingdao, China
“This work is a composite symbol built upon layered mediums, weaving together ancient and contemporary influences. At its core, it represents the union of Upper and Lower Egypt, depicted through adapted hieroglyphs inspired by the Sema-Tawy motif—a symbol of unity featuring the intertwined lotus flower (representing Upper Egypt) and papyrus (symbolizing Lower Egypt). These botanical elements are reimagined as dynamic, flowing forms that evoke both harmony and transformation. Adding a playful yet profound layer of meaning, the ‘X Cape’ within the piece draws inspiration from the iconic opening mission of Crash Bandicoot 1, a vintage console game where the protagonist lands on a tropical isle.
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Eul 을 / 𓏲𓄑𓃭𓆰𓍿𓏲
Mixedmedia. Semi-installation.
26 X 12.59 X 10.2 inch
Artwork on-hold at Botanicus Vivaio in Turin, Italy. On Site Specific.
"This work will be installed in a special place very soon! Lately, I'm working on the outside, immersed in woods and deep natural spots. Listening to a lot of Jan Jelinek, Masayoshi Jujita, Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders' music and experimental organics. I feel and define my life through Natural Patterns as this is another result of the impersonal feelings exuded by this pathway."
Collezione Isorropìa Magna, 2025.
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Kissos (κισσός) - Ying.Yang
Mixedmedia. Clay-Based
15.7 X 11 X 7.8 inch
This sculpture intertwines the artist’s deep engagement with Plato’s Theaetetus, meditative practices, and the natural patterns of the ivy plant—a symbol of the ancient Greek deity Dionysus. The work embodies the interplay between life, earth, and death, serving as a bridge between the tangible and the metaphysical.
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'Fuoco / L'etica del Fuoco'
Clay, Wood, Sprays, Concrete, Acrylics & Sprays
13.7 X 5.9 X 4 inch
“This sculpture identifies the natural element Fire. I talk a lot about resonance in art, but resonance is really just a dynamic of life in general. In a world of billions of people, countless messaging, and a plethora of decisions going on within us and around us in a given moment, both conscious and unconscious, knowing how to register what resonance feels like is important. Connecting with art fosters this experience. Feeling the intention imbued in a piece by its creator is practice for feeling the intention imbued in life by THE creator – whoever or whatever that is. It’s the subtle connections we make from our past that we bring to the present that give it meaning."
Status: Shipped from Italy
Sculpture featured in my conversation - 'Like the Death of a Star', conversation with writer, curator and performer Monique Michel (Au)
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Nkarikkyu - 𐃺Αϼ𐃵
Mixedmedia. Wood, found objects, steel, iron, lavic stones, pigmented clay & dust, acrylics, pigments.
64.96 X 14.17 X 14.96 inch
This name does not exist—in the sense that it exists only as a name built upon layered rules of correct linguistic usage and function. Nkarikkyu is a quantum leap.
𐃺Αϼ𐃵 is the same word, constructed from symbols that do not exist, except on the basis of the rules used to create those that already do.
"A cryptoglyph: 𐃺Αϼ𐃵 exists where Linear B’s combinatorial rules intersect with Greek phonetic drift."
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FŌR - 𓎛𓌙 𐘅 𐙅
Ceramic, Fungus, Found Objects, Alloy, Steel, Larch Leaves, Clay, Pigments, Acrylics and Ink
42 X 12.5 X 12 cm
Seduto a piedi nudi nel bosco. Gli occhi si chiudono, tutta la furia si schiude come fuoco. Ogni contrattempo si attiva, lo disattivo. La furia assume la forma di logiche serrate. Di fronte alla sfinge, il passato è nitido. Gli enigmi si risolvono, si svelano senza mia intrusione alcuna nella predizione dell'evento, ma il cuore non trema.
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Sitting barefoot in the woods. My eyes close, and all my fury unfolds like fire. Every setback activates; I deactivate it. The fury assumes the form of serrated logic. Before the sphinx, the past is sharp and clear. Riddles resolve themselves, unravel without any intrusion of mine into the prediction of the event, yet my heart does not tremble.
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Jinzo - 진조
Mixed media
16 X 12 X 13 cm
Its effect negates all Traps on the field and prevents either attacker from activating Traps or their effects, making Jinzo a fearsome anti-meta staple in many hands.
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Alef - 𐤀
Wine leaves, clay, ocra clay, iron, concrete, sprays and acrylics
50 X 16 X 15 cm
"Nature also remains central to Ballocca’s practice, evident in both his choice of materials and his artistic themes. Through collaborations with scientific and archaeological projects, such as Medjehu: Investigating Woodcrafts along the Nile, he integrates elements like carbon dating and natural cycles into his pieces. In doing so, he underscores the importance of understanding humanity’s place within the broader rhythms of the natural world, while simultaneously exploring the ways these ancient discoveries inform and resonate with contemporary life."
Excerpt from : Alberto Ballocca: A New Chapter in Metaphysical Expression
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Aqva
Mixedmedia. Clay Based
7.87 X 2.7 X 2.7 cm
Exhibited in the Duo Show Nature & Love
Curated by Master Ruha Gallery
N. 18, Rudong Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong - Beijing, Qingdao, China
"Take care Bruce Lee said 'Be Water'"
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Veins
Mixedmedia on paper
48 X 33 X 2 cm
Private collection in China.
This linguistic and cultural lineage is sublimated in the artwork, where the flowing of blood through lotus flowers symbolizes life, continuity, and the sacred exchange between humanity and the divine. In ancient Greek and Roman cultures, the vase was a sacred liturgical element known as rhyton, a perforated vessel used in ceremonial libations. Originating in ancient Persia, where they were called takūk, (Plurals: rhytà) and became symbols of cultural exchange after the Greek victory over the Persians in 479 BC. Greek artists, inspired by these luxurious objects, began crafting their own interpretations, blending artistry with ritual. The word rhyton is thought to derive from the Greek rhein, meaning ‘to flow,’ which traces back to the Indo-European root sreu-, also meaning ‘flow.’
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Ball 6 6 6
Mixedmedia on paper
32 X 23 X 4 cm
Opera di piccolo formato in parte ispirata a 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' ballad - Collezione 'Archivio Di Mauro' , Italia - Torino.
Ora posa la domanda più densa, come un diamante; così come la
luce si spezzetta in colori, ognuno di questi è per la domanda, ogni risposta; ma la tecnologia è separata a-priori dallo Spirito e Non scorre, ecco perchè in realtà, ogni essere umano, è collegato/a all’altro/a. Come tre ciliegie agli steli e gli steli al nucleo attaccato al ramo. Sembra di osservare un 6 6 6, ma i collegamenti non si dovrebbero fraintendere. A livello simbolico, come nella mente, l'Albatros prosegue il suo volo oltre la tempesta, oltre l'arco dei colori, individua le domande con le risposte stesse. Il Sole muove la visione a seconda di dove osserviamo, illumina la via di fuga della serpe. Come antidoto, numeri e lettere si dividono, mantenendo ogni figura come il limite di ogni solido, un cerchio diviene sfera. Due significati dentro ad un unico segno grafico, questa è la storia di Ball.
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Kàtagma
Mixedmedia. Paper
36 X 24 X 4 cm
Private collection of the Museo Materiali Minimi d'Arte Contemporanea (Museo M.m.a.c)
Kàtagma, derived from the Greek word meaning "fracture," serves as a powerful symbol of rupture and opening. This work invites personal reflection on the ancient philosophical tension between Physis (Nature) and Nomos (Law or Convention). Rooted in the Sophistic movement of the 5th century BCE, this dichotomy explores the interplay between natural order and human-constructed systems. Kàtagma embodies this fracture—both as a physical and conceptual divide—between the organic, untamed forces of Physis and the constructed, often artificial order of Nomos. It serves as a meditation on the enduring tension between nature and civilization, inviting viewers to contemplate the boundaries and intersections of these two realms.
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L'Origine del Vento
Mixedmedia on paper
48 X 33 X 3 cm
The work combines the sense of creation linked to the flow of the river, 'becoming', and how this evolves throughout the natural history, combined with the context of the divine anthropology of the ancient Egyptian culture. A unique event in the history of animal parthenogenesis. On June 9, 2023, the first case of spontaneous birth of a female crocodile without insemination was documented in Costa Rica.
The crocodile, in ancient Egypt was identified as a symbol of the deity "Sobek" and this work on paper is inspired by these two elements.
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Shu - 大树
Mixedmedia. Raw paper.
45 X 31 X 4 cm
Beyond his physical and mythological roles, Shu represents the flow of spiritual energy. As the personification of air and wind, he symbolizes the breath of life—ankh—that animates all living beings. In Egyptian spirituality, air is not merely a physical element but a conduit for divine energy, linking the material and the ethereal. Shu’s presence is a reminder of the invisible forces that sustain existence, the unseen currents that carry life, and the spiritual energy that permeates the universe.
Overlying elements applied from a pre-worked HDR ultra-chrome ink transfer print on velvet matte stock paper.
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Wild Protector Mehen
Mixedmedia on paper
50 X 70 X 4 cm
The earliest known references to Mehen, the ancient Egyptian protective deity, appear in the *Coffin Texts*. Mehen is depicted as a serpent who coils around the sun god Ra during his perilous journey through the night, particularly as described in the Amduat (the ancient Egyptian funerary text). This protective act mirrors the symbolism of the **Ouroboros**, the serpent that encircles and sustains the world. Mehen’s coils serve as a shield, safeguarding Ra from the dangers of the Duat (the underworld) and ensuring his rebirth at dawn.
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Kratos - Κράτος
Mixedmedia. Graphite drawings and photographs scans, digital collage and rendering.
19.7 X 11.8 X 1.5 inch
Orama - ὅραμα 2.0 Collection
Overlying Elements added after the final printing procedure.
- Artwork #1
"Launched in November 2023, Orama project sold-out multiple times. After three years of re-editing of different editions, especially of the phygital work 'Orama - ὅραμα', due to the success this collection encoutered, Alberto Ballocca presents a brand-new serie of pieces linked to the same source of inspirations of the previous collection, adding new elements of research, multiple collaborations and the continuos partnership with Treedom.com in order to keep on re-foresting the world through the lens of his creative process. This project will embrace a new serie of hystorical, floreal and faunistic features related to the medieval city of Moncalieri (Torino) and it's relation with ancient Egyptian culture. Hidden & anonymous treasures Alberto discovered. Will curator love them truths?"
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Orama - ὅραμα
Mixedmedia on paper
19 X 12 X 1.5 inch
A green growth emerges against an ocher backdrop, merging the divine figure that humanity seeks in its relationship with nature. *Orama*, derived from the Greek word for ‘vision’, reflects the intimate connection between the observer and the natural world. Like the dynamic between two lovers, this vision of nature becomes a mirror, revealing the spiritual elements that animate my gestures and creative impulses. The process begins with slow, deliberate drawing and cutting, followed by swift compositional decisions after scanning drafts and sketches. The result is a fusion of statuary icons and vegetal patterns, a mental exploration of the ancient relationship between humans and their natural environments. Through art and the depiction of nature, this work delves into the hidden aesthetic sublimation that has shaped our understanding of the world for centuries.
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Euclide
Graphite drawing, Photography, Digital Collages, Manual Collages and Digital render
33 X 48 X 4 cm
Euclid, an ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher, lived in Alexandria around 300 BC. He is best known for his seminal work, Elements, which systematically compiled and organized the mathematical knowledge of his time. This foundational text established Euclidean geometry, a coherent system that has shaped the development of geometry and influenced countless scientific disciplines. This artwork pays homage to Euclid’s legacy, blending graphite drawings, scanned photographs, and digital rendering to create a visual dialogue between ancient mathematical precision and contemporary artistic expression. The included graphite drawing serves as a bridge, connecting the meticulous process of creation with the final composition, much like Euclid’s Elements bridged the gap between abstract thought and practical application.
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Aegyptiaka
Mixedmedia on paper
19 X 11 X 1.5 inch
The desert date (Balanites aegyptiaca) is a highly adaptable plant that thrives in various soil types, including sandy and clay soils, as well as enduring droughts and occasional floods. Its resilience extends to fire resistance, thanks to its thick bark and deep roots. This work combines these elements of research with the concept of aegyptiaka—a historical compendium provided by ancient historians like Manetho, detailing anecdotes and insights into ancient Egyptian culture. Primary research sources inform the composition, which features background elements inspired by hieroglyphic steles housed in the Egyptian Museum of Turin, studied extensively by the artist.
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Two Sparks
Mixedmedia on paper.
19.78 X 11.87 X 1.6 inch
Two Sparks is a semi-digital artwork made with charcoal drawings, photography and digital rendering and printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 305 gms fine art paper. Signed on the front by the both with conventional alphabetic syntax and hieroglyphs. Frontal image colors may be subject to a little changes during the printing procedure. (see the carousel image to see the final color result) "Two reigns as Two Sparks." This artwork is inspired by the Sema-tauy symbol (or sma-taui, or sema knot) that is an ancient Egyptian symbol composed of the intertwining of two plants linked to a sign representing also the trachea and arteries. Lotus flower (typical of Upper Egypt) and the Papyrus (typical of Lower Egypt).
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Samurai - 시
Mixedmedia. Mixed-supports.
11.98 X 19.87 X 1.8 inch
Same Idea, multiple supports. Idea comes from ancient greek 'εἶδος’ and 'ἰδέα’. These two words, conceptually linked togheter by cultural evolution generate what nowadays we use to consider
as ‘Vision’. Subjectively, a vision can be on the outside world or the inner one. This artwork embraces all these three dimension upon a natural perception of sensitive plants. Each version gravitates around this concept, made with multiple mediums as to reflect different tactile and also compositional perception of this spiritual energy.
시 This particle, in Korean language is used to read the Japanese Janji referring to the concept of ‘servilism’ related to the ancient figure of Samurai, with the opposite element of the Ronin, all linked through the concept of serving.
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Natron
Mixedmedia on paper
19.8 X 11.9 X 2 inch
**Medium**: Graphite drawings, scanned photographs, digital collage, and rendering. Inkjet printing on archival paper (305 gsm)
48x33 cm (19"x12")
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**Includes**: The original graphite drawing used for the final compositional approach is included with the artwork.
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Chthṓn
Mixedmedia. Graphite drawings, photographs collages, scans and digital render.
19.75 X 11.87 X 1.6 inch
Anno Domini, 568. Northern Italy, province of Turin, places not called so on the charts. A caravan with a hundreds of Langobards, arrives. Very first dinasty to raid the city, as Italy entirely. Exactly where my feet are grounded, throughout my roots, these ancient people deployed their perceptions upon this genius loci. Sitting barefoot in the woods. Each setback activates; I deactivate it. 'Slivers of god ad infinitum'. The fury assumes form of serrated logics. In front of the sphinx, memory is sharp and clear. Riddles resolve themselves, unravel without any intrusion of mine into the prediction of the event, yet my heart does not tremble. It all resulted within a Chthṓn.
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φysis Aurea
Mixedmedia on paper
48 X 33 X 4 cm
Related to 'Physis', but written with the ancient Greek letter 'phi', this work includes the famous pharaoh Ramesses II, a statuary piece from the Egyptian Museum of Turin, called by archaeologists the 'Apollo Belvedere of ancient Egypt', and various plant and digital patterns.
Despite the potential cultural distance between these two entities, Apollo and Ramesses, deity and human, the work confirms the importance of nature even in the vegetative context of the Turin hills, as a second home for the proponents of hieroglyphics.
Excerpt 'Orama2.0' Collection
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Physis - φύσις
Mixedmedia on paper
48 X 33 X 4 cm
If I mirror myself within a natural setting, surrounded by vegetal elements, I will also discover what I can call my inner self—reflected in every organ that composes my body, my physiology. The term physiologist (from the Greek *‘physis’*, meaning ‘nature’) was coined by Aristotle to describe those who contemplated nature as a means to propose and construct the earliest forms of legislative politics in ancient Athens. For these thinkers, the relationship between nature, body, and soul was inseparable. Nature, initially referred to as Physis, was not merely an external force but a mirror of the human condition, a source of wisdom and a guide for understanding the self and the world.
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Origin - 🜨 𓃢 𓈙 𓉔
Mixedmedia
19.8 X 12 X 1.5 cm
Mixedmedia. Graphite drawings, manual collages and photographs scans. Digital collages & details rendering. Ink jet print on 305 photorag paper.
Unique Edition coming with the full support material
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Ark of Knowledge - 知
Mixedmedia.
19.7 X 11.9 X 1.5 inch
**Medium**: Graphite drawings, scanned photographs, digital collage, and rendering. Inkjet printing on archival paper (305 gsm)
48x33 cm (19"x12")
Token On request
**Includes**: The original graphite drawing used for the final compositional approach is included with the artwork.
Via Half of Venus Gallery
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The Pyramids Texts
Mixedmedia on canvas
29.5 X 25.5 X 1.6 inch
The Pyramid Texts" are the oldest Egyptian funerary hieroglyphic texts with religious meanings, dating back to the end of the Old Kingdom: the earliest known corpus of ancient Egyptian religious texts. Written in ancient hieroglyphics pictograms, were carved on the underground walls and sarcophagi of the Saqqara pyramids from the end of the fifth dynasty and throughout the sixth dynasty of the Old Kingdom, until the eighth dynasty of the early Intermediate period. These formulas were intended to ensure the protection of pharaoh's remains, reinfuse the spirit into his mummy and ensure his ascension among the gods and reunification with the sun-god Ra (a central idea in the spirituality of the ancient kingdom).
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Curiositas
Mixedmedia on canvas
70 X 50 X 4 cm
Rapida l'immagine scorre nella mente. L'acqua rende fertile la sabbia mentre scorre dalla fonte della Rimembranza fin giù alla città di Torino. L'architettura chimica sovrappone strati di secoli, potenze storiche accompagnano antiche carovane. Immagini giacciono come ametiste. Ogni cristallo è frutto del sedimento sotterraneo delle felci.
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Maieutikos
Mixedmedia on tempered Glass
70 X 50 X 4 cm
Maieutics, derived from the Greek μαιευτική (maieutikḗ), meaning "midwifery," refers to the Socratic method of intellectual inquiry that facilitates the "birth" of ideas through dialogue. Socrates, in Plato’s Theaetetus, likened his approach to a midwife assisting in childbirth, arguing that truth preexists within the individual and must be drawn out via probing questions. This dialectical technique emphasizes critical thinking, self-discovery, and the dismantling of assumptions to reveal latent knowledge. Unlike didactic teaching, maieutics positions the philosopher as a guide rather than an authority, fostering introspection and epistemic autonomy. Today, the term appears in educational theory, psychotherapy, and philosophical discourse, though its usage remains niche. A modern example includes coaching methods that empower clients to uncover solutions independently.
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Ermes
Mixedmedia on canvas
75 X 50 X 3 cm
L'araldo degli Dèi. Tra l'alto ed il basso, dove a metà si tende a voler dimenticare ciò che esiste; la potenza della filosofia mi ha aiutato a voler continuare a ricordare.
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Desert Matrix
Mixedmedia on alluminium
60 X 40 X 4 cm
The boat 'Soup,' with its crew, flows safely on the current of Takuk, the river of the Arerit. In front of the boat, stands Eta, the lookout who scans the horizon. Following, there is Arkh ("wisdom"), the bow pilot who knows currents, sandbanks, and the river.
Grid, the lady of the boat, manages its meticulous organization.
In the center, Pho with Nyx, the dark night and the high light.
She reports Arkh's information to Pho. Nyx and Pho, sister and brother, are protected by the powerful Ci, which does not show itself but always exists.
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13th Effort
Mixedmedia on canvas
95 X 89 X 4 cm
Painting exhibited at Van Der Plas Gallery, New York.Van Der Plas Gallery
156 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, USA in the group show ' A Visual Culture' 2021
This artwork draws inspiration from the Twelve Labors of Heracles (in Greek, Dodekathlos), a legendary series of feats from Greek mythology. The painting specifically focuses on the third labor, where Heracles was tasked with capturing the Ceryneian Hind, a sacred and elusive creature with golden antlers and bronze hooves, dedicated to the goddess Artemis. This labor not only highlights Heracles' physical prowess but also his respect for the divine and his ability to navigate complex moral dilemmas. Through this piece, the artist reinterprets the ancient myth, blending classical themes with contemporary artistic expression. The work invites viewers to reflect on the timeless nature of heroism, sacrifice, and the enduring power of mythological storytelling.
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Fear is Ego - Pandora
Mixedmedia on board
80 X 60 X 4 cm
The only real fear that can be objectively recognized as true is to be scared of be afraid of something.
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Cleopatra VII
Mixedmedia on panel
75 X 50 X 4 cm
Cleopatra VII Philopator (69–30 BCE), the final ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, remains one of history’s most enigmatic and influential figures. Renowned for her intellect, political acumen, and charisma, she fluently spoke multiple languages and was the first Ptolemaic ruler to master Egyptian, alongside Greek. Her reign was marked by strategic alliances, most famously with Julius Caesar and later Mark Antony, which sought to preserve Egypt’s independence against Rome’s expanding empire.
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Eseis - ἔσεις
Mixedmedia on panel
70 X 50 X 4 cm
'Eseis'* is a tribute to the divine feminine essence of human creativity. The title, derived from a modified Greek noun, transforms *'eseis'* to mean *'to her'* rather than *'her,'* emphasizing the act of giving to and harmonizing with creativity, rather than possessing or controlling it. This piece celebrates the flow, collaboration, and reverence for the creative force, inviting a dance with inspiration rather than dominance over it.
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Hexis Filosofica
Mixedmedia on panel
60 X 40 X 4 cm
"Hexis" refers to a characteristic, capacity, or disposition that one possesses, which signifies spiritual ownership or intrinsic being. This work explores the idea of hexis as an enduring essence, a quiet force that shapes identity and purpose. It invites reflection on the intangible qualities we carry within, those silent yet profound elements that define who we are and how we engage with the world through art. A meditation on the spiritual property of the self both timeless and deeply personal.
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Deus-Ex Machina
Mixedmedia on canvas
100 X 70 X 3 cm
"Deus ex machina is a Latin phrase derived from the Greek *"Mechanè"* (ancient Greek: *"apò mēchanḗs theós"*), literally translating to *"a god (descending) from the machine."* Originating in ancient Greek theater, it refers to a deity or character introduced abruptly to resolve an otherwise unsolvable plot, defying the natural logic of cause and effect. This concept, once a theatrical device, now symbolizes unexpected intervention or miraculous solutions in art and life. The work explores the tension between human struggle and the possibility of divine or unforeseen intervention, questioning the boundaries of resolution and fate.
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Space Cadet
Mixedmedia on panel
80 X 60 X 4 cm
"Space Cadet" marks the beginning of my journey as an artist—a dive into the unknown, emerging as a cadet navigating the chaotic morgue of the urban landscape. This piece represents my first sold painting, a milestone where art became both my compass and shield. Just one week after unveiling it to the world, it found its new home, a testament to the resonance of its message. Free from the constraints of guilds or rigid structures, it embodies the boundless exploration of creativity, where space and time float beyond the studio walls. Art, here, is a universal aegis—a protective force and a guiding light, transcending limits and grounding me in the infinite possibilities of expression."
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Tyche, la Figlia degli Istanti
Mixedmedia on board
60 X 40 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Tyche
Tecnica mista su tela
Altri dettagli;
"Term τύχη has the root of τυγχάνω (= to happen) and this gives the term a connotation not only of randomness, but also of inevitability. Significant for understanding this concept is a passage from Sophocles' Ajax' where the theme of inevitability is strengthened by ἀναγκαίας, feminine singular genitive of ἀνάγκη (= necessity). In fact, the Tyche, together with the Moira, is an impersonal force, believed to be able to completely overwhelm lives of men."
Status: private collection
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Taurocatapsia
Pigments, dyes, collages and acrylics on canvas
55 X 48 X 4 cm
Taurocatapsia (from Greek ταυροκαθάψια, combining ταῦρος [bull] and καθάπτω [to leap down]) refers to the Minoan ritual of bull-leaping, a daring acrobatic practice depicted in frescoes from Knossos (c. 1500 BCE). This sacred spectacle involved performers vaulting over charging bulls, symbolizing a fusion of human skill, divine favor, and cosmic symbolism.No written records explain taurocatapsia’s rules or spiritual meaning, leaving its true purpose shrouded in the aura of Bronze Age Crete and at the same time, at the end of this performance, the Bull was set free in nature and not suppressed.
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Capo Tribù Dogon
Mixedmedia on board
65 X 42 X 4 cm
Il Capo Tribù, spesso chiamato Hogon, è il leader spirituale e politico della comunità. Viene scelto tra gli anziani più saggi e rispettati. La sua autorità non è solo terrena, ma anche sacra, poiché è considerato un intermediario tra gli uomini e gli spiriti ancestrali.
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The Tribal Chief, often called the Hogon, is the spiritual and political leader of the Dogon community. He is chosen from among the most wise and respected elders. His authority is not just earthly but also sacred, as he is considered an intermediary between humans and ancestral spirits.
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Eftys
Mixedmedia on canvas
75 X 60 X 4 cm
Eftys è l'abbreviazione del termine 'Eftychìa', una parola greca che può indicare il concetto di felicità così come inteso da Artistotele anche nell'etica Nicomachea, attraverso la quale l'antico filosofo ricorda che la felicità è un fine, e non indica un traguardo definitivo ma un accezione che accompagna il nostro agire nel mondo, per il meglio.
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