Acrylic and oil on canvas.
120 x 75 cm
Figures emerge and dissolve within a layered, textured background, each engaged in separate actions - a man absorbed in his phone, a woman reaching outward, and a distant window framing the outside world. The composition reflects the paradox of hyper-connectivity and isolation in contemporary society. Avanzini employs bold spatula work and gestural brushstrokes to create fragmented forms, reinforcing a sense of movement and detachment. The combination of acrylic underpainting and oil layering enhances the depth, allowing figures to shift between definition and abstraction. This piece questions whether, in an era of constant connection, we are ever truly present.
ABSENT PRESENCE
DANIELE AVANZINI
Daniele is an Italian Australian visual artist whose work navigates the intersection of classical tradition and contemporary experimentation. Rooted in a deep appreciation for Surrealism, Impressionism, the Baroque era, and Abstract Realism, his practice explores themes of memory, identity, and the subconscious. Working primarily in oil, mixed media and charcoal, Avanzini creates immersive, emotionally charged compositions that blend technical mastery with expressive abstraction. His ability to merge realism with gestural, textural elements results in paintings and drawings that feel both timeless and deeply introspective.
Born in Milan in 1989, Avanzini was raised between the United States and Sardegna (IT), where he first developed his artistic foundation. He studied art in Italy before moving to London for five years, refining his craft and broadening his artistic influences. In 2011, he relocated to Australia, immersing himself in the local art scene and participating in various exhibitions. His diverse body of work extends beyond painting into experimenting with sculpture, jewellery making, street murals, and music, all of which inform his distinctive visual language.
Avanzini's work often incorporates symbolism and narrative elements, evoking a sense of mystery and tension. Figures emerge from richly textured backgrounds, dissolving into colour and motion. His use of chiaroscuro layered textures, and raw mark-making lends his work a dynamic energy, balancing meticulous detail with expressive freedom.
As a primarily commissioned based artist, his paintings have been occasionally exhibited in galleries, and independent showcases, various group and solo exhibitions across Italy and Australia. His works are held in private collections internationally, with collectors drawn to his ability to evoke depth, emotion, and a profound sense of storytelling.
At the core of Avanzini's practice is a relentless pursuit of artistic evolution, where tradition and innovation come together to challenge perception and evoke deep emotional resonance. His work serves as a dialogue between the past and present, structure and chaos, material and memory, inviting the viewer into a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination dissolve.