Multimedia Artist Follows His Instinct in Figure Painting and Video Art

Sany 2012 by the Multimedia Artist Maurizio Barraco is an abstract nude oil on canvas painting. Image courtesy of the artist

INTERVIEW: Artcentron celebrates multimedia artist Maurizio Barraco, an outstanding artist who uses figure painting and video art to communicate his thoughts and ideas.

BY ARTCENTRON

PALERMO, ITALY- Multimedia Artist Maurizio Barraco is an outstanding artist who uses figure painting and video art to communicate his thoughts and ideas. He lives and works in Italy. Barraco has participated in art exhibitions across the globe. He recently participated in an art show in Venezuela where he showed two of his video art. In the videos, the artist used special effects and animations to tell stories about his creative process.

Maurizio Barraco . Image courtesy of the artist — Maurizio Barraco. Image courtesy of the artist

Tell Us About Yourself

I am a multimedia artist. I studied and graduated from the University of Fine Arts around the beginning of the 90s. In recent years, I have studied engraving techniques and I have specialized in using these techniques in my art. Of late, I have become fascinated with video art and I have done a lot with this medium.

How is Your Life as a Full-Time Multimedia Artist?

My life as a full-time studio artist involves the constant search for new ideas. I am continually studying new ideas, shapes, and forms as a way of bringing new meanings to my work. My research effort is not an attempt at technical proficiency but a beauty search, which is not just aesthetically pleasing, but the beauty of the soul within expressed outwardly.

The evolution of my art is simple: learn and browse. I love to explore the human body and its forms. No identities are hidden and everything is mysteriously true. In the last two years, I have worked remotely with other artists. Working on a project based on a specific idea helps to free the imagination. Today, collaborations among artists are very easy. Unlike in the past, the issue artists contend with these days is not technical but conceptual. Ideas are of utmost importance when it comes to artistic collaborations. The development of the World Wide Web has made partnerships even easier, as art can be shared and manipulated.

Animator and Multimedia Artist Searches for New Art Projects

Lately, I have been working on a project that I titled “The Construction of the Body.” I am working with artists from all over the world on this project. This project has been very engaging and rewarding because of the immense creative exchange. From the artistic development in my old Europe to the important discoveries of a key part of art and new forms of artistic freedom in South America, the encounters have been limitless. The project has evolved into many areas, including video, digital photography, painting, and design. All possible forms of conceptual and performances have also been explored as a way of re/creating the human form.

What is Your Perception of Art?

Art is not an abstract concept: art is central to human existence and part of everyday life. I work a lot in the area of video art not just because I love it, but also because of the abundant opportunities it provides me to express myself and my ideas. I explore not just the painterly features but also its ability to capture moments and movements. This approach has helped me create unique works of art. Some of my video art is instinctive. I also allow actors to explore improvisational skills in the expression of movement, moments, thoughts, and feelings.

Final Thoughts from the Multimedia Artist

I have a strong belief that art should be collaborative because through collaboration artists around the world can share ideas and engage in creative exchange.

You can see more of Barraco’s works on his website. You can also buy prints of his art at 500px.