Nunzio Paci (b. 1977) is an Italian visual artist who lives and works in Bologna, Italy. His art-making process is mainly expressed through painting and drawing. Paci has developed a practice which is concerned with philosophical, scientific and environmental issues, with particular emphasis on anatomy and the man-nature relationship. |
«My work emerges from the confluence of nature and the human form, where the boundaries between the organic and the spiritual dissolve. I delve into the essence of life’s perpetual metamorphosis, exploring themes of growth, decay, and regeneration. Rooted in the traditions of anatomical and botanical study, my practice intertwines art and science, crafting a visual language that is both poetic and introspective.
At the core of my research lies the body—human, animal, and vegetal—not as a static entity but as a site of transition and transformation. I am drawn to the tension between the fragility of life and its resilience, where decay is not an end but a beginning, a quiet passage into renewal. The intricate details of bones, muscles, roots, and petals become metaphors for the interconnectedness of all living forms, a reminder of the delicate balance that sustains existence.
My creative process is an act of weaving: anatomy with botany, reality with dreams, the tangible with the unseen. Each piece is a map of intersections, where elements of the natural world merge seamlessly with human anatomy. A ribcage unfurls into branches; veins echo the patterns of leaves. These hybrid forms speak of unity, of a world where distinctions blur and life unfolds as a single, interconnected narrative.
Through drawing and painting, I strive to evoke a sense of stillness and contemplation. The muted tones and intricate lines invite viewers to pause, to trace the delicate transitions within the forms. Shadows and textures become vessels for silence, spaces where the visible gives way to the invisible. My intention is not to explain but to suggest, to create openings for interpretation and reflection.»