Interview with Marco Avigni
Marco Avigni, residing in Liestal / BL, has been working as a freelance artist since the 90s.
He created an extensive oeuvre with a large number of large-format pictures in different styles and techniques, starting from classic modernism. Born and raised in Arlesheim (Baselland / Switzerland) .
Could you please introduce yourself and tell us how you started in the arts? and your first experience in art-making?
My grandfather immigrated to Switzerland from northern Italy; hence my sonorous name Marco Avigni.
As a child, I was already enthusiastic about drawing and painting. I admired the wild cats and presented them in all their variations with their ferocity and brutality. At school I was admired early for my drawing talent. I was permanently magnetically attracted to pictures and great artists; Feelings of admiration and enthusiasm arose and my life was shaped by the fascination of art. So I decided on an artistic career early on, completed an art education and turned to graphics. The design came to the fore. The influence of elegant aesthetics and a harmonious design language later shaped my artistic work.
How would you describe yourself and your artwork?
I have always felt more drawn to cultural, social and sociopolitical issues than to technology and science. Empathy, social responsibility, humor and creativity are important qualities for me. My artistic activity is permeated with the search for beauty, truth and harmony. Strong forms and coordinated color combinations characterize my visual language. Classical modernism exerted a strong influence from the turn of the century to the present day, in particular the breakthrough to abstraction.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
For me, nature and people are inspiring, as are visual images and impressions of everyday life. Every moment of life is steeped in the search for new design challenges.
What emotions do you hope the viewers experience when looking at your art?
Painting is contemplative. It should awaken feelings of contemplation in the viewer. When it speaks to people like beautiful music and touches his soul, challenges him to think, painting becomes an interactive event.
When do you know that an artwork is finished?
When is an artwork finished? This question always remains a question. A work is continued in the mind of the beholder. Painting is a process between searching and finding; sometimes one prevails, sometimes the other. Searching can represent a struggle for being designed, finding can be the spontaneous realization of a creative claim. The process of painting ends when, as an artist, I am satisfied with the work and the artistic unrest has found its destination. It may be that the image inspires me to create a new alternative in order to pursue a further development in the new. Art is always about creating something new and moving on.
What has been the most exciting moment in your art career so far?
It is moving and exciting for me to consider my path in painting; it documents the change in my personality and the overarching process of artistic creation. Encounters with people who feel addressed by my pictures and give me positive feedback are always exciting moments and soothing experiences.
How long does it take to produce one work?
The time to create a work is very different. Sometimes it is a time-consuming struggle and sometimes it is a work that succeeds in a short time. Ultimately, it's a secret that isn't always in the artist's power. It is not uncommon for a work to be revised again after weeks or months.
What exciting projects are you working on right now? Can you share some of the future plans for your artwork?
I work on different projects at the same time. The recent visit to a historic and authentic village in Ticino in Switzerland has inspired me to create a series of watercolors, which I would like to display in large format using transparent oil technology.
Do you have any upcoming events or exhibitions we should know about?
I look forward to participating in the international art fair “the body language” in Venice in February 2020. Depending on my success, I will take part in another art fair by “itsliquid international art exhibition” in London. There may be an opportunity to exhibit the latest works in New York with the artupclose gallery.
Where do you see your art going in five years?
The future is always uncertain. It is difficult to predict which influences and inspirations will be reflected in which way in my painting. Painting is an adventure, a journey into the unknown. That makes it exciting and keeps everything alive. My wish is that engaging with unknown. That makes it exciting and keeps everything alive. My wish is that engaging with art further advances my own creative process.
Email: info@marcoavigni-art.ch
Website: www.marcoavigni-art.ch
