Michael Fantozzi - Someone is Cheating

Original work – Mixed Media – 50 × 50 cm

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
Someone Is Cheating is an original work by Michael Fantozzi, an Italian-American artist who develops a personal research through three-dimensional modeling, color, and the use of heterogeneous materials, giving rise to compositions with strong visual impact, rich in details and characterized by an ironic and provocative language.
The work stands out for its particular three-dimensional construction and the attention given to every single element. This is not a print, a reproduction, or an industrial product: it is an original work, entirely handmade by the artist, in a unique specimen.
Each fish is individually molded by hand. The other elements that compose the scene are also created and assembled by the artist, through a creative process that requires time, precision, and artisanal care. No molds are used to produce serial copies: each element is born from direct manual intervention, making the work unrepeatable.
The work is enriched by the use of selected materials, decorative details and rhinestones, which embellish the composition and contribute to creating an interesting contrast between artistic dimension, material richness, and the irony of the subject.
The three-dimensionality, the variety of surfaces, and the attention to detail give the work a stage presence that goes beyond that of a traditional painting, making it an artistic object to observe up close, gradually uncovering its details.

CONCEPT AND ARTISTIC RESEARCH
In Michael Fantozzi’s production, the marine world often becomes a tool to tell the contradictions of contemporary society. Through irony, sarcasm, and an aesthetics deliberately outside the box, the artist invites the viewer to observe reality from a different perspective.
Behind an apparent visual lightness hides a deeper reflection on human behaviors, the contradictions of our time, and the relationship between beauty, consumption, and responsibility.
Irony is not simply a decorative element, but an integral part of the artist’s language: a means to attract attention, stimulate curiosity, and leave space for personal interpretations.
Someone Is Cheating fits into this research, combining manual craftsmanship, three-dimensionality, richness of details, and a strong visual identity.

THE ARTIST: MICHAEL FANTOZZI
Michael Fantozzi is an Italian-American artist born in Rome in 1984, raised between Italy and New York, and currently active in Santa Marinella, Italy.
His artistic research begins with painting and the use of acrylic, evolving gradually towards three-dimensional works created through manual modeling of clay, the use of color, and the combination of different materials.
His production is characterized by a recognizable language, in which artisanal care meets irony, material experimentation, and attention to environmental issues and the contradictions of society.
Over the course of his career, Fantozzi has participated in important artistic events and received recognitions that have helped consolidate his exhibition path.
Among the main experiences and recognitions are:
Florence Biennale 2025, international event dedicated to contemporary art.
Premio Cairo 2025: selection among the top 100 artists within the prize, with the work The X of Zorro.
Excellence Italian Abroad, recognition received at the Chamber of Deputies, at Montecitorio.
Tolentino Art Museum, where one of his works is permanently present.
Apollo dionisiaco – Rome, with the work The Gardens of March, selected as finalist in the Art section.
These experiences testify to a path in evolution, marked by the search for a personal artistic identity and the will to realize recognizable, original works distant from serial production.

FRAME, CONSERVATION AND SHIPMENT
The work is offered with a closed frame, specifically designed to protect and enhance it.
The structure is designed to reduce dust ingress and contact with external agents, helping to preserve over time the details and visual quality of the composition.
The work will be carefully packaged for transport and shipped via postal service or courier with insurance, taking the necessary precautions to reduce the risk of damage during delivery.

AN ORIGINAL WORK, NOT A REPRODUCTION
Buying Someone Is Cheating means acquiring a work realized directly by the artist’s hand, in which every element is the result of a creative and manual process.
You are not buying a print, a decorative copy, or an object produced industrially in series, but an original work that preserves the imprint, choices, and sensitivity of its author.
A unique specimen, handmade by Michael Fantozzi, intended for those seeking a contemporary work with a strong visual identity, authentic artisanal craftsmanship, and a recognizable artistic story.

For more information about the artist and his research:
Official website: www.michaelfantozzi.it
Instagram: @michaelfantozzi