About
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Marco Raimondo (Genoa, 1961) , in his own time, is an artist based in Milan, where he delves into the interplay between traditional drawing techniques and innovative digital photo editing processes. Central to Raimondo's approach is Digital Stain Immersion, a technique he has pioneered in which layers of a digitized artwork are "immersed" in digital color fields. Through selective adjustments of brightness, hue, contrast, and saturation, he creates an organic fusion between the colors and the underlying textures of the scanned paper. This method evokes a balance between digital precision and the rawness of traditional mediums, reflecting Raimondo’s background in electronic engineering.
Raimondo's practice is rooted in automatic drawing, where his hand follows subconscious impulses, leaving behind forms and lines that serve as the foundation for further digital manipulation. His works blend fluid structures and color in a way that creates abstract narratives, often floating between dreamlike and geometric realms, urging viewers to engage with their own perceptions.
The philosophical reflections of Gilles Deleuze provide a conceptual framework for Raimondo’s work, particularly the notions of pli (fold) and diagramme. Raimondo’s artistic process embodies Deleuze’s idea of the fold as a continuous interplay of forces and layers, with each element of his composition representing a moment of introspection or transformation. His use of digital interventions parallels the diagramme, where initial gestures are not erased but enriched, allowing chaos and structure to coexist and evolve into a new aesthetic order.
Critics have highlighted the intellectual depth of Raimondo’s approach, drawing connections between his abstract compositions and the theories of Alexandre Kojève and Valentin Voloshinov, particularly their emphasis on the dialogic nature of art and its ability to engage with the observer. Raimondo’s works, while deeply personal, open interpretative spaces that invite viewers to question, reflect, and connect internal and external realities.
Through this unique synthesis of philosophical inquiry and artistic innovation, Marco Raimondo continues to push the boundaries of traditional and digital art, creating works that are both visually captivating and intellectually profound.
His body of work Visions ( 2016 - current ) is divided into four thematic pillars, each offering a distinct exploration of abstract concepts:
Identity and Introspection:
This theme explores the depths of personal identity and self-reflection. Through abstract structures and layered textures, Raimondo delves into the complexities of human introspection, where the automatic drawing process becomes a tool for unraveling the subconscious. His works in this series often invite viewers to navigate their own inner landscapes, as the interplay of light, shadow, and color evokes layers of thought and emotion.
Perception and Reality:
Here, Raimondo challenges the boundaries between what we perceive and what is real. By manipulating color and freeform constructions through the "Digital Stain Immersion" process, he creates compositions that blur the line between the physical and the imagined. His work in this theme encourages the viewer to question how reality is constructed through personal and collective perception, where contrasting elements serve as a metaphor for the elusive nature of truth.
Consciousness and Duality:
In this theme, Raimondo reflects on the dualities inherent in human consciousness: light and dark, internal and external, chaos and order. Through a dynamic balance of abstract lines and emotional hues, his works evoke the tension between opposing forces. The digital manipulation in this series emphasizes the fluidity of consciousness, where boundaries are constantly shifting and redefining themselves, reflecting the complexity of thought and existence.
The infinite Horizon:
In his exploration of the cosmos, Raimondo expands his focus to the broader questions of humanity’s place in the universe. This theme explores cosmic landscapes, the interaction between earth and sky, and the future of human existence. His works in this series fuse abstract landscapes with cosmic motifs, using digital color manipulation to evoke the infinite possibilities that lie ahead. The textures and strokes suggest a delicate balance between the known and the unknown, the natural and the artificial, capturing the essence of cosmic exploration.
Through these thematic explorations, Marco Raimondo's work bridges the gap between the conscious and subconscious, the visible and the invisible. His creations invite viewers into evocative worlds, where personal interpretation and open-ended exploration are key. His dynamic use of expressive marks, color, and texture offers a contemplative space in which the complexities of identity, reality, and existence are explored in depth.
Building upon the foundation of his abstract artistry, Marco Raimondo also delves into the realm of female portraiture, blending traditional methods with cutting-edge digital techniques, including artificial intelligence. His portraits, infused with depth and introspection, beckon viewers to. further ponder the complexities of the human mind.
His artistic journey began under the guidance of his mother, a passionate ceramist, who nurtured his passion for drawing and color since childhood, fostering numerous visits to art exhibitions and museums both locally and internationally.
Throughout his classical studies and subsequent degree in electronic engineering, he maintained a fervent dedication to the arts, honing his skills in modeling, painting military lead figures showcased in local exhibitions. In recent years, captivated by the advanced drawing tools available on personal computers, he embarked on an exploration of innovative media and digital art.