Robustelli, Giovanni - 2 Original drawing - Il Corvo di Pietra - Layla & La Grutta - 2014

Robustelli Giovanni - Layla & La Grutta 2014

Italy

ballpoint pen (black Bic pen) on cardboard, 34.5x49 cm

LAYLA & La Grutta: 2 Original illustrations created by Robustelli in 2014 for the exhibition "Gli Artisti del corvo..." held at the NUAGES Gallery (18 September - 18 October 2014) for the presentation of Marco Steiner's book "Il corvo di pietra" (Sellerio).
This novel tells the first experiences of Corto Maltese
Both signed on the front and signed, dated and dedicated with sketch on the back.

Giovanni Robustelli (Vittoria 1980) After studying Art History, Cultural Heritage Conservation, and Contemporary Art History at the University of Genoa, he dedicated himself to artistic production through various techniques: graphite, oil, watercolor, and... ballpoint pen, with which he creates large-format illustrations without any preparatory sketches.
His works are part of prestigious private collections and have been exhibited in various galleries. Since 2009, Spazio Papel has established a close collaboration with the Sicilian artist, organizing numerous solo exhibitions and publications of graphic works, books, and catalogs. In June 2015, the city of Naples dedicated a solo exhibition to him, showcasing 40 of his works in the magnificent setting of Castel dell’Ovo.