Fabio Pietrantonio

Biography

Fabio Pietrantonio (Turin, 1966) is an Italian multidisciplinary artist whose work investigates the subtle tensions between matter, nature, and spiritual consciousness. His research unfolds through essential forms and archetypal symbolism that transcend representation, revealing the invisible structures that connect human experience to a broader cosmic order. Rooted in a lifelong inquiry into balance, Pietrantonio’s practice invites viewers into a contemplative space where material presence resonates with inner meaning.

At the heart of his inquiry lies the knot, a primordial gesture that has become the defining element of his artistic language. More than a visual motif, the knot operates as a metaphysical symbol of connection, continuity, and transformation. It embodies the dynamic interplay of opposing forces, unity and tension, separation and communion and becomes a point of convergence where form and idea intertwine. Through refined compositions and tactile surfaces, Pietrantonio transforms this archetypal sign into a visual meditation on identity, memory, and the unseen bonds that shape existence. This conceptual rigor is enriched by the artist’s encounters with indigenous cultures, particularly during extended stays in Australia and the American Southwest, where spiritual cosmologies and ancestral relationships with the land deepened his understanding of connection and sacred balance.

Working with organic materials, wood, sand, fibers, natural pigments, and stone, Pietrantonio creates works that are both tactile and transcendent, where matter itself becomes a bearer of meaning. His works have been exhibited internationally and are held in private and public collections across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, affirming his position within a contemporary dialogue on symbolism, materiality, and the metaphysical dimension of form.