Tessera, 1260 a.C.
Mixedmedia on canvas
150 X 120 X 4 cm
"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
Mixedmedia on canvas
95 X 70 X 4 cm
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Photosynthesis
Oil, pastels and sprays on canvas
115 X 85 X 4 cm
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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 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, videos. Being critical on my perceptions, allow this diachronism method of cataloging images through time factors, to exudes references of an indefinite series of psychic conditions I experience since I was a kid with the way in which these conditions manifest themselves cyclically in their relations and interoperativities, similar to what connects vegetables, Sun and vital energy.
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Traendo spunto dalla Nike di bronzo del Parco della Rimembranza, il punto panoramico più alto della città di Torino, quest’opera è stata sublimata anche in un’opera su carta di dimensioni più ridotte, intitolata Orama, che presenta una composizione simile. Fotosintesi, un termine che affonda le sue radici nell’antico concetto filosofico greco di “Ph.y.sis”, che esplora l’enigmatico processo attraverso il quale le piante trasformano la luce solare in nutrimento. Natura, che rimane l’assioma fondamentale alla base di ogni teorema. Orama è un termine che deriva dalla chimica più intima, quindi l’ho immaginato in relazione al mio lavoro visto nel suo insieme, osservato da un punto di vista generico e non in relazione a una o più opere specifiche della mia produzione. Diacronico, d’altra parte, indica la mia tendenza alla ricerca, il modo in cui vario i miei processi e i collegamenti intermedi tra dipinti, sculture, opere su carta, video. Essere critico sulle mie percezioni, permette a questo metodo diacronico di catalogazione attraverso i fattori temporali di trasudare riferimenti a una serie indefinita di condizioni psichiche che sperimento fin da bambino con il gioco, con il modo in cui queste condizioni si manifestano ciclicamente nelle loro relazioni e interoperatività, simili a ciò che collega vegetali, Sole ed energia vitale.
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Intimacy - Πυθία
Oil, gold foil pigmented and acrylics on canvas
15.35 X 11.02 X 1.8 inch
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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Solar Glyph
Mixedmedia. Natural pigments, oil, enamels, dyes, ink and acrylics on canvas
95 X 80 X 3 cm
L'esperienza non la si fà, solo pensandola, la morte, è una porta. L'esperienza è insieme un pensiero da formulare riguardo ciò che allontana la morte dal suo pensarla come parte dell'esperienza, in modo alcuno, per ognuno, anche per gli animali. L'unico pensiero possibile, oltre quello della morte, è l'intensità della vita. La potenza delle lettere. Un potente glifo solare che appare nella Piramide; banchi d'acqua sono memoria, fronde vegetative assumono potere.
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Udjat
Pigments, oil and acrylics on canvas
180 X 150 X 4 cm
This artwork explores the concept of perception, inspired by the way our brains correct the inverted images received by our retinas. Drawing from the Eye of Horus, a symbol of vision, healing, and wisdom in ancient Egypt, the artist reimagines language and perspective. The myth of Horus’s wounded eye, restored by Thoth, serves as a metaphor for the hidden yet vital phases of the creative process. The Udjat, associated with wholeness and inner vision, mirrors the pineal gland’s connection to truth and imagination, influencing the artist’s use of color and anatomical forms.
'Perspectives' curated by The Art Districts.
09.03-06.04 2025
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Memory Car
Mixedmedia on canvas
29 X 24 X 2 inch
While we were talking, you mentioned the concepts of ‘natural interoperability’ and ‘geological layers’. Could you tell me more about what they mean to you and how they are relevant to your art?
"My works inspire people all over the world without the need for too much hype or for me to tell them what I wanted to express. Some have recycled pieces of my content to write high-level curatorial elements. This process of recycling is also what happens in nature with codes that insects such as bees possess to create their structures, plants to control the insects themselves, or birds to maintain the shape of the flock in flight. These cases and events become paintings. These are codes of interoperability that exist just as colors and the chemistry of materials exist, beyond our perception: I know how to use them by combining them a bit like geological layers to tell a story that unites the ancient and the contemporary, beyond my biological time, which is limited to a few decades, instead of tens of thousands as in the case of Old Tjikko!"
Excerpt 'Living Art Collections and Symbolic Narratives
A conversation with Alberto Ballocca on his vision of interconnected works, natural codes, and timeless philosophies.'
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Tyming Sigillato - 𐃵
Mixedmedia on canvas
50 X 33 X 4 cm
"Most serious collectors love art that expresses something instantaneously and that remains over time. Often, on social media, this characteristic is polarized either as a negative or positive influence, but in reality, it is about being able to translate the rational cognition through the creative one, so if a customer expresses an opinion, it is my job to translate it into something they will like and buy. That's the timing, beauty of it!"
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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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King Cinto - don't step inside!
Mixedmedia. Canvas.
140 X 110 X 5 cm
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Hýdōr for a specific un-fragmented reference to the core element around which each detail gravitates, within the inner-most distant analogy. Water. "ὕδωρ (hýdōr)" is the primal root of Ancient Greek for "water", both a cosmic and philosophical element (Thales: "πάντα ἐξ ὕδατός", "all things are from water"). Giving rise to words like hydrogen and hydrosphere, bridging primordial chaos with modern science.
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Hýdōr per un riferimento specifico e non frammentato all'elemento centrale attorno al quale gravita ogni dettaglio, all'interno dell'analogia più intima e distante. Acqua. "ὕδωρ (hýdōr)" è la radice primordiale del greco antico per "acqua", un elemento sia cosmico che filosofico (Talete: "πάντα ἐξ ὕδατός", "tutte le cose provengono dall'acqua"). Ha dato origine a parole come idrogeno e idrosfera, collegando il caos primordiale con la scienza moderna.
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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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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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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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Theta Θ
Clay, pigments, enamels, velvet and sprays
18.5 X 10.5 X 17 cm
Mixedmedia. Elements Qualia & Orama2.0 collection. This letter corresponds to the number 9, reversed symbol multiplied per three, linked to Ball 6 6 6 as the reversed step upon which each further symbol aquire power.
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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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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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Ftéri - Φτέρη
Oil, pigments, dyes, acrylics, collages, sprays, oil pastels on canvas
180 X 150 X 4 cm
A.I Vs Metodo Socratico. Figurativo Vs Astratto. Informare o rendere significativo; due facce della stessa medaglia. Uno degli obbiettivi più importanti dell'umanità, oggi, è infatti capirne le differenze. Ogni dibattito su questo tema mostra però più caratteristiche di chi lo espone rispetto che dell'argomento stesso. Sapere di non sapere, infatti, non indica la tendenza a non considerare la storia o gli accidenti di ciò che si vuol conoscere, giustificando ogni cosa sull'egida di un modello, ma approciare esperienze e storie con la sospensione del giudizio, allo scopo di imparare e non dissimulare la condizione necessaria per conoscere, ma queste sono solo parole.
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AI vs. the Socratic Method. Figurative vs. Abstract. To inform or to make meaningful—two sides of the same coin. One of humanity’s most crucial objectives today is, in fact, understanding their differences. Yet every debate on this subject reveals more about the speaker’s biases than the topic itself. To know that you do not know does not imply a tendency to disregard history or the contingencies of what one seeks to understand, justifying everything under the banner of a model. Rather, it means approaching experiences and narratives with suspended judgment, aiming to learn rather than conceal the necessary conditions for knowledge. But these are just words.
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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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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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Master of the Heat - συλλαβή
Concrete, pigments, oil, sprays on board
60 X 40 X 4 cm
Qualcuno scrolla in ipnosi totale. Qualcun altro ci fa caso e si arrabbia. LA FORMA DELLE LETTERE E' POTENZA INCONSUETA CHE ANNULLA
L’IPNOSI generando parole che permettono l’accesso del
pensiero. I collegamenti sono fatti di ciò che è fatta quell'ipnosi.
Tutto scorre con me. L'hanno strutturata bene, come il concetto di 'posa densa' del wi-fi. Tra ogni strato evolutivo, c’è di mezzo una conoscenza
letterale del precedente, tranne che nel mondo digitale. Maestro del Fuoco.
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Ball 6 6 6
Mixedmedia on paper
32 X 23 X 4 cm
"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 ai rami e i rami al nucleo attaccato al ramo. Sembra di osservare un 6 6 6, ma i collegamenti non si dovrebbero fraintendere."
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Veins
Mixedmedia on paper
48 X 33 X 2 cm
In ancient Greek and Roman cultures, the vase was a sacred liturgical element known as a rhyton—a perforated vessel from which liquids, poured during ceremonial libations, would flow. Originating in ancient Persia, where they were called takūk, rhytà 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.’ 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.
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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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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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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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Trauma Ties - 的
Mixedmedia. Raw cotton paper
21.8 X 11 X 1.6 inch
More you will try to understand it, the more this will understand you without trying.
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Homo Cybersensis
Mixedmedia on paper
45 X 35 X 4 cm
With its invention in China in the 2nd century, paper has served as the support for an extraordinarily diverse body of work. During this time artists like Leonardo da Vinci developed drawings on paper to explore ideas in preparation for creating paintings and sculptures. At the outset of the 20th century, paper would become not only the support, but also the medium itself, as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque explored collage, layering numerous fragments of paper onto paper to create dense compositions. Homo Cybersensis shows an inventive amalgamation of materials and techniques, featuring drawing over prints and interspersed collage elements with painting.
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Anthrakas
Mixedmedia on paper
17.7 X 11.9 X 1.3 inch
This work, through its layered composition and intricate technique, reflects on carbon’s dual role as a natural element and a symbol of life’s interconnectedness as for natural elements as grapheme and diamond. The use of HDR ultra-chrome ink transfer on velvet matte stock paper enhances the depth and texture of the piece, evoking the richness and complexity of carbon’s role in the universe.
Overlying elements applied from a pre-worked HDR ultra-chrome ink transfer print on velvet matte stock paper.
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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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Pramantha Taurinense
Mixedmedia on paper
19.87 X 11.87 X 2 inch
Pramantha è un termine Sanscrito che viene identificato come la parola da cui deriva il nome del dio Greco 'Prometeo.' Il punto chiave del mito racconta che il dio rubò il fuoco a Zeus e lo donò agli uomini, subendo una punizione indicibile. Questo lavoro re-interpreta questo aspetto dell'antico mito identificando la figura di Prometeo come il fuoco stesso e non contenuto in un oggetto esterno. I pattern naturali e il soggetto sono stati fotografati al Castello di Racconigi, la composizione non include un soggetto specifico proprio perchè il fuoco non è rappresentabile in un contesto naturale, se non come unione di ogni elemento vegetale.
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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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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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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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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.
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"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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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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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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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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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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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")
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**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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Ω-méga
Mixedmedia. Clay-based
12.2 X 8.4 X 8.2 cm
Eschilo, Sofocle ed Euripide non utlizzano Omega - Ω-méga, ai loro tempi, indicativamente per tutta l'epoca classica (V secolo) il loro alfabeto termina con X. Omega viene forgiata nel VII secolo circa, nella zona della Ionia Asiatica, forse proprio nella città di Talete, Mileto. Con questa lettera, i Greci, differenziano la O breve, come per 'goccia' dalla O lunga, come per la parola 'coro'. Questa scultura identifica la lettera Ω.
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Yod
Mixedmedia. Wood, larch wood, moss, acrylics, ink.
108 X 12 X 10 cm
Collection Elements Qualia - On hold at Botanicus Vivaio collection, Italy, Torino.
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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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Takuk - 𓏏𓎡𓎡
Clay, oil, pigmented gold foil and ink.
7.878 X 3.545 X 3.545 inch
In ancient times, vase was an important liturgical element called 'rhyton' that was a perforated container from which liquids poured into it, could escape to be drunk in ceremonies such as libation. Rhytà were very common in ancient Persia, where they were called takūk. After Greek victory over Persians in 479 BC. many luxury goods, including numerous rhytà were brought to Athens as booty and were immediately imitated by greek artists. The original word is thought to come from the Greek rhein, "to flow", which, in turn, derives from the Indo-European *sreu-, "flow".
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Eta - η
Mixedmedia. Granite, acrylics, ink, pigments and wood.
15 X 22 X 23 cm
Heta (Ͱ, ͱ) – The Lost Greek /h/ Sound. Originally derived from Phoenician Heth (𐤇), Heta (Ͱ) was the early Greek letter for the /h/ sound. As Greek dialects gradually lost the /h/ pronunciation, Heta became obsolete and was repurposed into the vowel Eta (Η, η), while its original numerical value (8) persisted in the Greek numeral system. No Greek letter existed purely as a character without also serving as a number.
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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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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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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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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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'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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Petra Genetrix
Mixedmedia. Semi-installation. Clay-based.
39 X 31 X 15 inch
Art is the mirror of the impersonal stratum of the human psyche, the ‘Petra Genetrix’ of my being. This installation combines various elements into a single composition and is partly inspired by the 'Mysteries of Mithras,' the protector of the initiate. Based on numerous depictions found in the Mithraeum, it was born from a rock identified with the term 'Petra Genetrix.
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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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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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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*—a concept rooted in the Greek word *ekhein*, 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. 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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