Francesco De Bernardi's "Bianco" features a minimalist composition with pale, muted colors and thin, sweeping lines that create an elegant, abstract figure. The artwork includes a delicate arrangement of subtle, recognizable objects and forms, invoking themes of balance and motion. De Bernardi employs a mixed-media approach, blending sculpture with elements of drawing, embodying a style that merges whimsy with introspection. The piece echoes his narrative systems by transforming ordinary elements into a micro-narrative, exploring human perception and identity with a poetic nuance. ...
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. ...
