Ruttkowski68 PRESENTS ARTIST FRANCESCO IGORY DEIANA
FRAN CESCO DEIANA
Deiana's works are inspired by language, words, letters — and the way they shape our perception. His fourth solo show urges us to contemplate the true cost of our cravings, and the emptiness that often follows their attainment.
Greatest inspirations or influences?
Sometimes the biggest inspiration I can get is by looking at someone else's work and seeing how they pushed their limits, boundaries, and imagination — how they hung it or installed it, how weird someone can get with materials and problem-solving, dimensions and space.
Things we are surrounded by, colour combinations, history, and facts are what get me going and influence my work often.
What is your creative process like from ideation to complete work?
I often fall deep into something that can be a blend of intuition, experimentation, a moment or chapter in life, my present state of mind — and meticulous planning — until I feel like I'm ready to start working on it. It could be a similar approach to creating a book.
I invest a significant amount of time and mental energy into each piece. I begin drawing and proceed to paint in layers, allowing the artwork to develop depth and complexity over time.
What is the highlight of this show and what point are you making about the modern world?
My work is transitioning onto something new right now. The highlight of this show may be the way I use hidden symbols and words in many of the paintings, to convey complex themes and messages.
Leaving those open to questioning and imagination can be a powerful artistic approach — it invites viewers to engage more deeply. I wish to encourage people to bring their own perspectives and experiences to the paintings.
In today's world, we face numerous complex challenges. While it's easy to be overwhelmed, I try to focus on maintaining a positive outlook. It's a way to stay engaged with the world while preserving my mental well-being. The younger generation's heightened awareness offers real hope for a more conscientious future.
"Nothing matters without balance."
Francesco Igory Deiana · On Wellbeing"What does well-being mean to you?"
ANCE.
I think it's about finding it and maintaining it. Striving for harmony and contentment in all aspects of life.
Maybe the hardest thing to achieve no matter how much of one thing or another you have. Money, health, purpose and fulfilment, success...
Nothing matters without balance.
Desire · Ruttkowski;68, Paris · Through November 18th
PHOTO CREDITS: COURTESY OF RUTTKOWSKI;68 AND THE ARTIST
PHOTOS: THIBAULT JORGE
