Roberto De Pinto

Roberto De Pinto (Terlizzi, 1996) lives and works in Milan.

After earning his degree in Painting from the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera in 2021, De Pinto continued to explore his artistic language through a practice that blends tradition and innovation.

Roberto De Pinto creates works with figures evocative of the Mediterranean, serving as alter egos of the painter. These characters, often immersed in aquatic or shaded environments, are depicted with palpable sensuality and a physical presence that harks back to ancient studies and the painting of Greek vases. His figures, sometimes partial or in small groups, reflect a certain vulnerability and intimacy, immersed in a frame of Mediterranean warmth and tranquility. In La pennica pomeridiana (2022), the bodies spread out in the painting’s space leave the central focus open, inviting the observer to settle into the sensual, calm, and relaxed atmosphere of the scene. De Pinto uses the encaustic technique, an ancient practice that combines wax and pigment, creating a depth and material effect reminiscent of the Fayum paintings, a significant source of inspiration for the artist.

His work stands out for its attention to matter and the visual rendering of tactile and olfactory sensations. His compositions not only reveal a strong connection to his southern Italian roots, but also explore the erotic and sensual aspects of the human body through details such as hair and textures. De Pinto describes skin as a tool for exploring painting’s vibrations, a central element in his practice.