"Gianna" by Francesco De Bernardi features a delicate interplay of pastel colors and geometric shapes, creating a complex yet gentle composition. The artwork juxtaposes recognizable symbols and abstract elements, blending memory with fiction. De Bernardi's use of narrative systems narrates everyday experiences, casting familiar items in a fresh light. Through a style that balances melancholy and playfulness, he invites introspection about personal identity and perception. This piece reflects De Bernardi’s exploration of vulnerability and resilience, drawling parallels to modern literary themes. ...
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. ...
