Vittorio Marchesi

    Oil Paintings

Italian version "When we observe a painting by Vittorio Marchesi, we are immediately struck by the extraordinary mastery of his technique. We can almost see the waters of Venice in motion, with their reflections, small whirlpools, and the distorted flow of their currents. Trails of color are amplified by the movement of an oar or the passing of a gondola. We can imagine the gentle, rhythmic lapping of the water, unchanged through the centuries. The weathered walls of the narrow alleyways are paintings in themselves: worn bricks, crumbling plaster, yet imbued with a beauty and movement perfectly suited to the place. The waters take on the colors of a sunset, a shadowy corner, or the intense light reflected from the sky's vivid blue when the sun shines upon them. It is an ancient world rendered in a modern style. Vittorio Marchesi's hyperrealism captures even the smallest detail: the chipped edge of a brick, the peeling paint of a doorway, boats swaying at their moorings, vibrant flowers on terraces, and bridges spanning the canals, leading into the mysteries of the city. His painting is so vivid and true that reality itself seems almost unable to keep pace with it. We then encounter canvases depicting antique objects, things once familiar to us, yet left behind by technological progress. Objects that evoke the phrase "once upon a time," like the title of a fairy tale, but without a happy ending. They are documents folded away in the drawer of time, or hidden behind the corner of an old house. Finally, we move from hyperrealism to copies of masterpieces from the past, executed with extraordinary perfection. We gaze in wonder at works by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Mantegna, and masters of the Dutch and German Baroque. Before us stands perhaps the most celebrated work of Jan van Eyck: The Arnolfini Portrait. We also encounter highly elaborate examples of genre painting, rich in details of flowers, fruits, and animals, inspired by the works of the Dutch painter Rachel Ruysch, Abraham Mignon, considered one of the greatest still-life painters of his era, and Jan Davidsz de Heem. With Vittorio, we return to Venice, fulfilled by the wonder inspired by such great beauty. All that remains is to pause before his paintings and immerse ourselves in the details that embrace us, drawing us into a visual reality so rich and powerful that it sometimes surpasses reality itself." Prof. Enrico Miglioli

"A form of hyperrealism that leaves nothing to chance, allowing the viewer to appreciate every detail and every nuance, and to fully enjoy the sight of these masterpieces. It is a unique style that goes beyond the mere faithful reproduction of subjects or still lifes chosen by the master for his works. Its highest expression lies in the touch of originality that Vittorio Marchesi brings to each of his canvases. This originality emerges through the distinctive color palettes he selects, the intense use of light, and the perspectives he chooses to employ. He is a master of light, with an approach reminiscent of Caravaggio." Sandro Serradifalco

"Vittorio Marchesi is a Master of great refinement and elegance in both mark-making and style. His compositions draw on an iconography halfway between the classical and the modern, allowing the Master to bring timeless works to life. A hyperrealism steeped in sensations, emotions, and memories evoked by images similar to a reality that each of us has seen at least once. A skillful use of the brush and of the oil technique on various supports, from wood to canvas." Salvatore Russo

Marchesi's hyperealism on stage DOLO Important exhibition for the painter from Dolo, Vittorio Marchesi, who until December 7th will exhibit at the J. Tintoretto Gallery in Meduna di Livenza (Treviso). The exhibition "Journey into Beauty" is organized by the Chions Pravisdomini Comprehensive Institute, enjoys the patronage of the Municipality of Meduna, and is part of an itinerant project that will see the artist exhibiting in the coming months also in Friuli Venezia Giulia." Vittorio Marchesi was born in Schuls (Switzerland) in 1965 but has lived in Dolo for a long time. Passionate about painting and music since childhood, he pursued his passions by learning to play the accordion and piano, and by painting as a self-taught artist. After graduating in psychology and studying philosophy, he dedicated himself to the study of Renaissance painting techniques, creating copies of works by Leonardo, Caravaggio, and several Flemish masters including Rachel Ruysch, Abraham Mignon, Jan Davidsz de Heem, Jan van Huysum, and Jan van Eyck. One of his most beloved forms of expression is the painting of water in its infinite forms. He is currently working on copying some panels of Jan van Eyck's "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" (Ghent Altarpiece). He has participated in national and regional competitions. There have been numerous reviews highlighting his skills. "Magnificent is the painting of Vittorio Marchesi. His realism is the most pleasant one can expect from a painter," observed Dino Marasa, while Professor Enrico Miglioli emphasized: "When we observe a painting by Vittorio Marchesi, we are struck by his extreme technique. We almost see the waters moving with their Venetian reflections, with small whirlpools and the distorted flow of their current. Trails of colors amplified by the movement of an oar, the passage of a gondola. An ancient world painted in a modern style." "A hyperrealism that leaves nothing to chance and allows the viewer to enjoy every detail, every particular, fully appreciating the sight of such masterpieces," highlighted Sandro Serradifalco. Salvatore Russo underlines: "Vittorio Marchesi is a Master of great refinement and graphic and stylistic elegance. He is skilled in the use of the brush and oil technique on various supports, from wood to canvas." The exhibition is open every day in the afternoon (4-7 PM) from Monday to Friday, while on Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 12 PM and from 3:30 PM to 7 PM. - Lino Perini

Baby Art Historians Take the Stage Investigating the 15th Century The unusual experience of class 3^A at the "Italo Svevo" school. They enchanted everyone with a lecture-conference on Gand. CHIONS Last Saturday, the students of class 3^A of the "Italo Svevo" middle school in Chions (many of whom are from Azzano) became art historians for a few hours. They presented, in a sort of lecture-conference, in the conference hall of Palazzo Loredan in Meduna di Livenza (Treviso), an important work of Flemish art: The Mystic Lamb Polyptych of Gand. A success decreed by the public, with over a hundred people present, for a journey into beauty. The work presented is by the Paduan painter (expert in Flemish art) Vittorio Marchesi, who is exhibiting copies of Gand and other beautiful paintings until December 7th. The students held a small conference involving art, literature (with references to the Divine Comedy) and religious reflection: a true journey into beauty. THE PROJECT The project is titled "Viaggio nella bellezza" ("Journey into Beauty") and involved, in addition to the students, the teachers Valeria Girelli (art), Roberta Deiana (Italian), Giovanna Marcato (music) and Rosanna Cella (religion). "The 'Journey into Beauty' project was born in a simple way, almost like a small flower among the desks of our school," explain the emotional teachers. It all started two years ago, when the students of the current 3^A became passionate about the lessons of their art teacher, Valeria Girelli, dedicated to the masterpiece of sacred art of the Flemish 15th century. The teacher defined it as "a work among works" and from this a beautiful project was born, which the students still like to call "crazy." They prepared to present the Polyptych of the Van Eyck brothers as true experts in art history, in front of an audience outside the school. THE TEACHERS The enthusiasm became contagious; other teachers enriched the journey, linking it to their own disciplinary fields. With the Italian teacher, Roberta Deiana, the students delved deeper into the journey of redemption undertaken by Dante in the Divine Comedy. With the music teacher, Giovanna Marcato, they discovered the musical instruments of the 15th century, and finally with the religion teacher, Rosanna Cella, they tackled the theological concepts essential to understanding the work. "A work was born between art, literature, music and religion (open also to students of non-Catholic religions), they state, which we titled 'Journey of Redemption, between the Gand Polyptych and the Divine Comedy'." THE EXHIBITION The first exhibition dates back to April, in Chions, thanks to the support of the school principal Cristina Del Bel Belluz and the municipal administration. It was a "journey into beauty": the students achieved great success and from this the desire to continue with an even richer program matured. What gave an extraordinary boost to this "path of beauty" they specify was the meeting with the Paduan painter Marchesi, an expert in Flemish art and author of splendid reproductions of the panels of the Polyptych. The search for a place to host his works led us to Meduna di Livenza, where Mayor Arnaldo Pitton enthusiastically welcomed our proposal. Once again a "journey into beauty," not only artistic, but profoundly human. We teachers, observing the journey of our students, see the beauty that works within them: in their cheerful effort and in their joyful commitment. Mirella Piccin

Journey into Beauty with Middle School Students CHIONS Tomorrow, at 7:30 PM in the municipal auditorium of Meduna di Livenza, at Palazzo Michiel-Loredan, the students of the Chions middle school will offer a journey into beauty. An event that intertwines art, culture, and education, in which the students will guide the public to the discovery of the work considered the masterpiece of the Flemish painters Hubert and Jan Van Eyck, placing it in dialogue with Dante’s journey in the Divine Comedy. A path born from study approached with enthusiasm, curiosity, and passion. The project, considered from an intercultural and interdisciplinary perspective, arises from the desire to explore the theme of beauty in all its dimensions: artistic, historical, and human. An opportunity to give space to the creativity of young people and to strengthen the bond between school and territory, sharing knowledge and aesthetic sensitivity. At the end of the lecture-conference, the exhibition set up in the spaces of the municipal art gallery Tintoretto, dedicated to the Paduan master Vittorio Marchesi, who for years has carried forward the tradition of Flemish painting, will be inaugurated. The exhibition will remain open until December 7th: on holidays from 10 AM to 12 PM and from 3:30 PM to 7 PM, and on weekdays from 4 PM to 7 PM. "An unmissable appointment for those who want to be accompanied on a journey of timeless art and beauty, in the evocative setting of an elegant 16th-century Venetian building. A unique opportunity to approach the lesson of the Flemish masters, intertwined with the fresh and curious gaze of the students," say the creators of the initiative, supported by the municipal administration and the school principal Cristina Del Bel Belluz, who have always been attentive to the new generations and sensitive to cultural promotion.

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