Giuseppe Beddru

Italian
self-taught painter Giuseppe Beddru has distinguished himself in contributing
conceptual insight to the course of contemporary art by embracing
experimentation of non-traditional materials, such as thick superposed
Plexiglas-panels. His formative creative years were spent in Agrigento, Sicily
where he absorbed the influence of classical Greek art. Many of Beddru's
multi-media paintings include the visual motifs of classical Greek bas-relief
sculpture, flattened within the confines of Plexiglas. Athletes and female
portraits in profile are reminiscent of coins and popular classical imagery.
After having admired and studied the works of the great masters, Beddru left
Italy to continue his practice abroad.

His figurative pictorial subjects are
“unconformably" represented through ink-based mixed media, applied via reverse
painting techniques inspired by Italian painters from the seventeenth century.
By developing variations of this technique, Beddru focuses on the use of vivid
pigmets to create striking vibrancy as a distinctive trait of his style. The
eye of the observer is simultaneously caught by both a fascinating chromatic
balance and the mystery of enigmatic figures who, from the depths of a
mythological past, bring secretive symbols to our contemporary present as
messages to decipher.

Reminiscent
of the Fauvist movement and Italian classicism, Beddru's bold outlines, dynamic
brushstrokes and contrasting use of color make his work visually exciting. His
work is extremely personal as well, drawing upon the Arab presence on the
island where he grew up and his own Italian heritage. His paintings are
indicative of self-discovery and emotional awareness, while also focusing on
color, composition, and technical skill. This balance of visual dynamics and
emotional response is essential to Beddru's work.

The artist represents those who are considered
“different", those who are rejected because of prejudice or, simply, ignorance.
Popular imagery within the context of Greek art history is overturned by
atypical characters that populate his artistic world and speak up loud to make
their voice heard.

Guiseppe Beddru currently exhibits
internationally on a regular basis in venues spanning from highly ranked art
fairs to museums in both solo and group exhibitions. His artwork is part of
international private collections such as the collection of the Saudi Royal
Family and businessman Graeme Hart in New Zealand.