Taraski, HD, Acrylic on Canvas with Applications, 2014

Neapolitan creativity and Savoyard balance, in short, Taraski, the stage name chosen by Giancarlo Taraschi, born in 1962 in Turin where he lives and works, but who likes to emphasize that he was conceived under Vesuvius, ... by authentic Neapolitan parents.
Taraski discovered his passion for painting in 1988; it was during this time, alternating between long periods of meditation and dwelling maniacally on the use of pigments and the search for gestural expressiveness -including through the practice of shodō- that his uniqueness was outlined, always stepping outside the box!
We begin to catch a glimpse of what would in the future be the characteristic thematic core of his activity: reflection on the role of the image in mass media society, the influences of American "pop" culture, the use of brazen colors and the strong experimental character.
He never conformed to any artistic current or vision. In the end, the ultimate figure is always his own, even in uncertainty, even when he fails.
His own working method is very much related to gestures derived from the practice of Aikido (which he teaches to the kids in his academy).
He has three children, two of whom are still young. His inner child is vital; when he creates he does so freely, without worrying too much about the result.
His love of nature has led him recently, uncritically and purposefully, to talk about alternative energies in his works.

Most significant exhibitions:
2022 'Hydro' at Böhm Fine Art Gallery, Turin
2019 'Lion' Technological Lion - Borghi 4.0, Lioni (AV)
2018 'Testimonies in Red and Blue', Nespolo, Mambor
2017 'My name is help' Charity auction, Bergamo
2016 'Invictus', meeting with rugby player Marcello Cuttitta, Milan
2015 Expo Milan
2015 Romart International Biennial of Contemporary Art
2014 'L'Arma vista da Taraski' Caserma Cernaia, Turin
2014 Expo Bologna Contemporary Art
2013 'Res Repubblica' solo exhibition, Reggia di Venaria
2013 Solo exhibition 'Plexi-Car' Arte Genova
2013 Macef Milan
2012 'Vittoria Art', Automobile Museum Turin
2012 Qatar Motor Show Doha Abu Abboud Street, Qatar
2011 'Proposing' Solo exhibition, Forte dei Marmi (LU)
2010 'Exhibiltalia', group exhibition, Art Basel, Miami (USA)
2009 'Art has no price 3' solo exhibition, Capri (NA)
2008 'Taraski Energy' solo exhibition, Associazione culturale Sulla Parola, Turin (Italy)
2007 'Art has no price', solo exhibition, Maison Musique, Rivoli (TO)
2006 'Spruzzi', solo exhibition, Art Fair, Padova
2000 'Annual Art 2000' group exhibition, L'Aquila
1996 'KI' group exhibition, Artesse Gallery, Tokyo (Japan)

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