PIER FORLANOBOXILLA

b.1963, Ferrara, Italy Living in Charleroi, Belgium

“I am in search of the perfect balance among black and white rendition, geometry, colors, association and meaning. I pay a lot of attention to composition and try to tell a story which can be both personal or political. Thus, decorating with style or to a particular aesthetical effect is not enough to express my inner life. The desire to experiment with different materials permeates my entire production, which spans from collage to layering, assemblage, high relief and even the introduction of real objects into the paintings.”

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Pier Forlano, aka Boxilla, embodies the humanistic and visionary spirit of his birthplace, Italy, while also drawing upon the scientific influence inherited from his chemist father. This unique fusion finds expression in his work, characterized by an unwavering attention to detail, a systematic deconstruction of images and concepts into symbolic formulas, and a profound fascination with the interplay between form, movement, three-dimensionality, and functionality.

Through his diplomatic career, Boxilla has traversed diverse lands and continents, immersing himself in a rich tapestry of cultures and captivating visual stimuli. Tribal art, surrealism, symbolism, and graffiti art serve as potent sources of inspiration for his creative pursuits.

His artwork has been featured in prestigious exhibitions held in Philadelphia, Manhattan (Salmagundi Gallery), and Brussels (Italian Institute of Culture).