Francesco De Bernardi's "Bianco" features a minimalist composition with neutral tones and delicate, curving lines that suggest subtle movement. The artwork includes a small, textured object resembling a whimsical headpiece, suspended in space, with thin lines evoking a sense of flow or extension. De Bernardi employs a playful yet contemplative style, inviting a dialogue between form and space. His artistic intent is rooted in transforming everyday elements into poetic narratives, capturing the tension between simplicity and complexity, reflecting on identity and perception. ...
At the heart of Francesco De Bernardi’s practice are narrative systems, which he uses as a structure to weave together everyday experiences and elements of fiction. These systems unfold across sculptures, texts, audio pieces, and drawings, providing a platform to investigate themes of self-doubt, duality, and the subtleties of human perception, often informed by modern literary references.
De Bernardi transforms ordinary situations into micro-narratives that explore the complexity of human experience. Figures, objects, and texts are carefully arranged to create subtle tensions between memory, emotion, and narrative, reflecting both the vulnerability and resilience of individuals.
His work balances melancholy with playfulness, allowing familiar objects, gestures, and textual fragments to acquire new significance. Through this interplay, De Bernardi reveals the poetic potential of everyday life, inviting viewers to engage with the nuances of personal identity, relationships, and perception. ...
