How and why did you start your artistic career?

My art career developed naturally. My father is also an artist, and as a child, I often spent time drawing in his studio. Like many children, I initially wanted to follow in a parent’s footsteps. During my teenage years, I considered pursuing fashion design, but by the age of 18, I had developed a clear and independent desire to focus on fine art.

How did you discover your medium and why did you choose it?

My artistic roots lie in drawing, which is why graphic influences are evident in my painting. My approach to painting incorporates sharpness and strong contrasts that stem from my background in drawing. I aim to push the boundaries of painting by experimenting with textures, surfaces, and materials to create a variety of appearances. Contrasts play a central role in my work, allowing me to highlight the differences between surfaces and explore new visual possibilities.

My works function as hybrids, blending elements of drawing, painting, and sculpture. The concept of hybridity is significant in my practice, as it reflects my personal biography. Growing up in a strict Catholic mountain village in the Alps, my childhood was shaped by Christian tales and mythological stories, which sparked my interest in rituals, myths, and the irrational. Moving to major cities like Berlin and London brought both liberation from the constraints of village life and a sense of shock due to the overwhelming pace, noise, and anonymity of urban environments. These experiences inform my work, resulting in hybrid compositions both thematically and technically.

Can you tell us about your creative process? How did your work come about? How long does it take you to create a work? When do you know it’s over?

The city’s concrete landscape plays a significant role in influencing my work. By incorporating manmade materials like concrete and metal, I reflect on the constructed environments we inhabit and the relationship between humans and these materials.
Currently, I am working on several series that examine different aspects of the relationship between man and machine. The Shapeshifter series, for example, explores the fetishization of metal surfaces and reflections. It delves into the intimate and, at times, erotic perception of smooth, mirrored metal surfaces, drawing parallels between these surfaces and the concept of fetish. Through this work, I create a dynamic ménage à trois between the artist, the machine, and the viewer, blurring distinctions between subject and object while bridging the gap between man and machine, and artist and viewer, through a provocative triangulation.

Determining when a work is finished is not a fixed process for me. Each piece grows over time. I often step away from my work to view it with fresh eyes, allowing me to reassess its progress. Ultimately, a work is complete when I feel a certain intuitive sense—a gut feeling that is difficult to describe but signals the piece has reached its resolution.”

Who are your favorite artists? Which ones inspire you?

My first major influence, and one that continues to inspire me, is Francis Bacon. His ability to evoke raw emotion and tension through his work has always fascinated me. However, I also find great inspiration in the artists of our generation who are making their mark on the art world today. Among them, I admire the work of Oscar Murillo,, Issy Wood, Liang Fu, and Klára Hosnedlová for their unique approaches and innovative contributions to contemporary art

THE ARTIST

Name: Johannes Bosisio
Residence: UK
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The artist

ICON Series oil on canvas 152 x 219 cm