Ninni Pagano (1969) - Frequenze remote

Ninni Pagano was born in Catania. Always passionate about Wunderkammer and about everything nature offers in its beauty, this passion led him to study in the studio of master Antonio Sciacca, his teacher. It was 2011, and from that moment his artistic career began, propelling him to increasing prominence and earning the esteem of critics such as Aldo Albani, Roberta Filippi of the Orler Gallery, Philippe Daverio, and Daniele Radini Tedeschi. In 2016 his name appears in the prestigious American guide Guide Museums Galleries Artists. After taking part in two Triennials of contemporary art in Rome with his works published in Mondadori catalogs, in 2020 his name appears in the prestigious Atlas of Contemporary Art by De Agostini.
The work is an oil on canvas, signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity with the artist's logo, the artwork's characteristics, and the artist's signature at the bottom.
The colors of the painting may vary slightly from the photo due to camera and screen settings.
The artwork is carefully packed with bubble wrap and cardboard, and naturally shipped with a frame.

Remote frequencies
The work is a close-up portrait of a young figure with an intense, melancholic gaze. The skin is rendered with a technique reminiscent of Renaissance painting (sfumato and chiaroscuro), creating a stark contrast with the anachronistic technological accessories they wear. The expression suggests a sense of anticipation or deep listening, as if they were picking up signals from a distant dimension.
The title "Frequenze Remote" is made explicit by the objects that adorn the face:
a violet-lavender fabric cap that frames the face, evoking the era of the pioneers of flight. On the ears and on the forehead are mounted gears, lenses, and valves in gold-colored metal and brass. These elements are communication tools typical of the aesthetic that envisions a future built on mechanical technology rather than digital. The figure's hand brushes one of these side devices, emphasizing the theme of connection and the reception of invisible messages.
The purpose of the work is to explore the boundary between the human and the machine, not as a cold integration, but as a poetic extension of the senses. It is a nostalgic journey toward a future that never happened.



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