FILIPPO SCIASCIA

From his family’s re-location from Sicily to New York in his teenage years, followed by his formal training in Florence, Italy, and now living more than half his life (25 years) in Bali, Sciascia’s work intricately encompasses this diasporic tapestry of migratory experiences. Amid the manifold influences of these different cultures that have shaped his practice, Greek-Arab’s oldest colony in the Mediterranean, his artworks evidently resonate with the echoes of archaeology and ancient history. They bear a profound connection to nature and spirituality, both deeply personal to the artist and universally resonant, reflecting the essence of his current home in Bali. These influences sit alongside the artist’s avid interest in keeping abreast with contemporary art ideas through literature, podcasts and the Internet. The role of light in his paintings unfolds as a unifying thread weaving together the history of evolution, technology, communication, and, of course, the history of art. His masterful synthesis of these diverse narratives offers a perceptive exploration of universal themes.

Part of Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2024

From 19 to 28 January 2024, SAW 2024 will present an array of over 130 art events featuring new works and transnational collaborations across the island and online. In its 12th edition, the ten-day celebration of the visual arts will showcase two dynamic art fairs, S.E.A. Focus and the inaugural ART SG; the Southeast Asian premier of The 5th VH AWARD Exhibition; a diverse range of practices that will present new ways of living and sharing; as well as a vibrant Light to Night in the Civic District. SAW is helmed by the National Arts Council (NAC).