fabio imperiale - a rincorrere il vento
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Holds a bachelor’s degree in art history and a master’s degree in arts and cultural management.
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Fabio Imperiale presents an original, unique mixed-media portrait titled a rincorrere il vento, created in 2026 on a collage of antique postcards with coffee and bitumen, measuring 51 × 53 cm (53 × 55 cm with the handmade frame) and personally signed, with a certificate of authenticity available.
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Title: Chasing the Wind
Technique: coffee and asphalt on collage of vintage postcards and other cutouts of old papers
Unique artwork
Dimensions: 51 × 53 cm
Dimensions with frame: 53 × 55 cm
Year of creation: 2026
Signature: on the back
I provide Certificate of authenticity and proof of ownership of the work
The work depicts a half-bust of a female figure, fully shown from the back, painted on a collage of old postcards and other cutouts, such as sheet music or maps, which become an integral part of the composition.
The technique used fosters a dialogue between image and memory, transforming the support into a visual archive of stories and suggestions.
The figure emerges with delicacy thanks to a palette of sepia tones and natural earths, while the gathered hairstyle and the pose convey a sense of intimacy and suspension.
The only postcard visible from the illustrated side shows an illustration of the Matterhorn.
The balance between contemporary figuration and vintage materials, between classical and modern, is the result of a research that unites figuration and memory, designed for those who can appreciate not only the image but the value of detail and layering.
(The work is housed in an artisanal frame made by the artist. I specify that it is a non-professional frame, mainly serving as protection and that it can be easily removed if one wants to have the work framed by a professional framer. In case of purchase, after payment you can add insurance to the shipping, at an additional cost of 3% of the sale price.)
Shipping with a specialized express courier for artwork transport.
The work can also be picked up at the artist's studio in Rome.
Follow INSTAGRAM: fabio_imperiale
BRIEF BIO
I have always drawn, since I was a child. I approached painting in 2004, self-taught. In the first years I experimented with different techniques and themes. The female figure has always been present in my painting research, even though over the years I worked on other series of works, especially urban landscapes and scenes of anonymous crowds or individuals.
In 2015 I moved toward old postal material as a support for my work: letter envelopes, postcards, maps, letters and manuscripts, and the woman returned to being the exclusive protagonist of my painting.
For many years I have collaborated with numerous galleries, shown in solo and group exhibitions, and regularly participated in art fairs.
Since 2014 I have a painting studio in Rome, in Trastevere.
In 2021, following the COVID period, I conceived Marginalia, a home-made residency project in which I was hosted in a different house in each region of Italy, creating a painting in each residence. All produced material was later exhibited in Milan in November 2023 in a large solo show at the Fondazione Matalon and in Rome in 2025 at WeGil.
Title: Chasing the Wind
Technique: coffee and asphalt on collage of vintage postcards and other cutouts of old papers
Unique artwork
Dimensions: 51 × 53 cm
Dimensions with frame: 53 × 55 cm
Year of creation: 2026
Signature: on the back
I provide Certificate of authenticity and proof of ownership of the work
The work depicts a half-bust of a female figure, fully shown from the back, painted on a collage of old postcards and other cutouts, such as sheet music or maps, which become an integral part of the composition.
The technique used fosters a dialogue between image and memory, transforming the support into a visual archive of stories and suggestions.
The figure emerges with delicacy thanks to a palette of sepia tones and natural earths, while the gathered hairstyle and the pose convey a sense of intimacy and suspension.
The only postcard visible from the illustrated side shows an illustration of the Matterhorn.
The balance between contemporary figuration and vintage materials, between classical and modern, is the result of a research that unites figuration and memory, designed for those who can appreciate not only the image but the value of detail and layering.
(The work is housed in an artisanal frame made by the artist. I specify that it is a non-professional frame, mainly serving as protection and that it can be easily removed if one wants to have the work framed by a professional framer. In case of purchase, after payment you can add insurance to the shipping, at an additional cost of 3% of the sale price.)
Shipping with a specialized express courier for artwork transport.
The work can also be picked up at the artist's studio in Rome.
Follow INSTAGRAM: fabio_imperiale
BRIEF BIO
I have always drawn, since I was a child. I approached painting in 2004, self-taught. In the first years I experimented with different techniques and themes. The female figure has always been present in my painting research, even though over the years I worked on other series of works, especially urban landscapes and scenes of anonymous crowds or individuals.
In 2015 I moved toward old postal material as a support for my work: letter envelopes, postcards, maps, letters and manuscripts, and the woman returned to being the exclusive protagonist of my painting.
For many years I have collaborated with numerous galleries, shown in solo and group exhibitions, and regularly participated in art fairs.
Since 2014 I have a painting studio in Rome, in Trastevere.
In 2021, following the COVID period, I conceived Marginalia, a home-made residency project in which I was hosted in a different house in each region of Italy, creating a painting in each residence. All produced material was later exhibited in Milan in November 2023 in a large solo show at the Fondazione Matalon and in Rome in 2025 at WeGil.
Details
Artist
fabio imperiale
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
a rincorrere il vento
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Black, Brown, White
Height
55 cm
Width
53 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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