Antonio Buonfiglio was born in Nocera Inferiore, Italy, in 1972. After studying at the Institute of Art in Salerno and the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples, he settled in Frankfurt, working as a graphic designer until 1996. Since 2002, he has collaborated with artists Bruno Ceccobelli and Beverly Pepper, working alongside them as an assistant. In 2019, he began collaborating with the Academy of Fine Arts of Rome.
In 2003, Antonio started his international experience with a solo exhibition titled “Kunst im Kreisehaus” in Nordhorn, Germany. This was followed by multiple exhibitions across Europe. He began his career as a painter and then transitioned to ceramics and sculpture, working with various materials including marble, stone, and different metals. His works, ranging from small to monumental sculptures, are included in various private and public collections.
When queried about whether I lean more towards sculpting or painting, I often find myself professing an inseparable bond with both modes of visual expression. The distinction lies primarily in their emotional essence: painting is a meditative journey, while sculpture is a visceral engagement. In each, a recurring theme emerges — the duality of merging geometric precision with organic flow, harmonizing instinct and intellect. Mastery and innovation stand as pillars in both realms, coupled with an alchemical quest for experimental materials, transforming them into carriers of profound emotional narratives. The message resonates purely on an emotional plane through non-figurative and abstract painting. To me, whether painting or sculpting, it mirrors composing music, where visuals simply articulate emotions.
My work involves using discarded materials like old canvases or fabrics, where stains or dust tell stories of the past. I explore the passage of time and journey through it, organizing that disorder—a mystical experience.
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