A large project by the Italian artist Valerio Eliogabalo Torrisi contaminates the city of Como with a series of site-specific artistic interventions through the display of graphic works in commercial activities and the creation of specific placemats for a selection of inns and restaurants, through which customers will be able to continue reading the artist's message.
Valerio Eliogabalo Torrisi
This year's theme, Lightness, will be expressed in its multiple meanings through the use of the word, giving life to phrases, thoughts and poetic suggestions. The artworks are installed: COMO – 3sixty, 18 Del Pero, A.Gi.Emme, Anna Flower Design, Bar Kaos, Farmacia Orsenigo, Fresco Cocktail Bar, Gianoli, Libreria dei Ragazzi, Libreria Plinio il Vecchio, Liviana Conti, Nosetta, Mitchumm, Pastificio Gilio, Ristorante Teatro, Sartoria Ciclistica, Ubik. CERNOBBIO – Nosetta, Piazzetta.
Customers can continue discovering the artist's message at: Osteria del Gallo (Como), Vegami (Como), Luisita via Boldoni (Como), Pro Nobis (Como), Ora della Pasta (Como), Tigella Bella (Como), Cafè Thai (Como), Trattoria San Biagio (Orsenigo), Da Morris (Erba), Millesimo (Carate Urio), Bar Kaos (Como), Beretta via Rusconi (Como), Bar San Fedele (Como), Super Social Club (Como), Tennis Como (Como), Piazzetta (Cernobbio).
His artistic work mainly deals with the themes of identity, closely linked to his intimate experience and emotions. The word has a central importance in many of his works. He lives in Milan where he works as a photo retoucher. In 2023 his work “Ogni tanto, lo so, sogni anche tu, e sogni di noi”, appeared on the Gucci Art Walls in various cities around the world, transmitting his vision to an international audience.