Adolfo Bigioni

Adolfo G. Bigioni was born in Italy in 1974. In 1993 he attended the University of Rome, studying illustration and anatomical surgical drawing. After perusing a career in human anatomy drawings, in 2006 he devoted himself entirely to painting still lifes. His works exemplifies how hyperrealism can transform and elevate everyday objects with carefully constructed compositions, immense detail and beautiful reflections. His canvas’ are simple with perfectly balanced light and shadow, he removes the objects from context, placing them on a grey surface against a black background. Bigioni’s work explores the distinction between reality and representation.