'Fotosintesi'
Mixedmedia. Canvas
115 X 85 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Fotosintesi
Olio su tela
Altri dettagli:
“A diachronic composition intertwining the statue of the Winged Victory from the Parco della Rimembranza in Torino’s hills with intricate natural patterns and symbols. This series draws inspiration from photosynthesis—a term rooted in the ancient Greek philosophical concept of ‘Ph.y.sis’—exploring the enigmatic process by which plants transform sunlight into nourishment. The artist draws a parallel to human existence, suggesting that, however majestic, all human creations inevitably return to Nature, which remains the fundamental axiom underlying every theorem mankind believes to have developed through Plato’s legacy.”
Serie In Statu Nascendi
Featured on The Art Districts Platform
Price:
Price on request
'Tetraktys'
Mixedmedia on canvas
58.9 X 47.2 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Tetraktys - τετρακτύς
Tecnica Mista su tela
Altri dettagli:
For me, each color is a self-sustained ecosystem, provided by Nature to human beings for no specific or scientific reason, but to contemplate and grow. Tetraktys indicates the quaternary numbers identified by Philolao in 470 a.C. that represents different natural elements, fundamentals of reality.
Collezione Elements, 2025.
Price:
Price on request
'Udjat'
Mixedmedia on canvas
180 X 150 X 4 cm
'Perspectives' curated by The Art Districts.
09.03-06.04 2025
EXHIBITION SUMMARY
This artwork explores the concept of perception, inspired by the way our brains correct the inverted images received by our retinas. Drawing from the Eye of Horus, a symbol of vision, healing, and wisdom in ancient Egypt, the artist reimagines language and perspective. The myth of Horus’s wounded eye, restored by Thoth, serves as a metaphor for the hidden yet vital phases of the creative process. The Udjat, associated with wholeness and inner vision, mirrors the pineal gland’s connection to truth and imagination, influencing the artist’s use of color and anatomical forms.
Alberto Ballocca
Udjat
Tecnica mista su tela
Altri dettagli:
""In Egyptian mythology, the right eye of a deity symbolized the Sun, while the left eye represented the Moon. During the epic struggle for supremacy, Seth injured his brother Horus’s eye, which was later healed by Thoth, the god of wisdom and writing. This act of restoration transformed the Udjat into a powerful emblem of healing, wholeness, and the triumph of order over chaos. The name Udjat, derived from hieroglyphic transliterations, carries meanings such as ‘whole’ or ‘in good health,’ evoking the victory of life over nothingness. - This artwork explores the concept of perception, inspired by the way our brains correct the inverted images received by our retinas. Drawing from the Eye of Horus, a symbol of vision, healing, and wisdom in ancient Egypt, the artist reimagines language and perspective. The myth of Horus’s wounded eye, restored by Thoth, serves as a metaphor for the hidden yet vital phases of the creative process. The Udjat, associated with wholeness and inner vision, mirrors the pineal gland’s connection to truth and imagination, influencing the artist’s use of color and anatomical forms."
Unique Artwork
Shipped from Italy
Price:
Price on request
'The Sands of Taym'
Mixedmedia on canvas
70 X 90 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
The Sands of Taym
Tecnica mista su tela
Altri dettagli:
"The title The Sands of Taym evokes a poetic resemblance to the English word ‘time,’ hinting at the interplay between language, perception, and the passage of moments. This work draws inspiration from the earliest graphic signs, known as ‘proto-glyphs,’ created by archaic cultures such as the Egyptian, Chinese, and Minoan civilizations (circa 4500–1600 BC). These ancient scribes captured and composed symbols that linked internal visions to external realities, laying the foundation for written language and the alphabetization of human experience."
Serie Atopos
Status: in private collection
Price:
SOLD
'Glyph'
Mixedmedia on canvas
105 X 85 X 4 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Glyph
Tecnica mista su tela
Altri dettagli:
"Each letter is a glyph, each word a gerund changing upon natural patterns. Each human being is a balanced subjectivity living between these two dimensions."
Serie Atopos
Status: available
Price:
Price on request
'Il Sogno'
Mixedmedia on canvas
150 X 120 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Il Sogno
Tecnica Mista su tela
Altri dettagli
In campo scientifico, non esiste uno scenario che descriva le cose così come appaiono perchè le cose appaiono come sono solo nei sogni.
-
In science, there is no scenario that describes things as they appear because things appear, as they truly are, only in dreams.
Collezione Isorropìa Magna, 2025.
Price:
Price on request
'Tessera, 1260 a.C.'
Mixedmedia on canvas
150 X 120 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
tessera 1260 aC
Tecnica Mista su tela
Altri dettagli:
Letters and numbers become my mediums and pigments, tools to weave texts that are visual tapestries. What meaning do you glean from this? That's your token.
Collezione Isorropìa Magna, 2025.
Price:
Price on request
'Giuinott'
Mixedmedia on panel
80 X 60 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Giuinott
Tecnica mista su pannello
Altri dettagli:
"A lè lì, a lè bele lì. A l'en t'el ring 'n tii.bosc. Chi el lì a lè 'n giuinott."
Serie Isorropìa Magna, 2025
Price:
Price on request
'X-Cape'
Mixedmedia on canvas
65 X 45 X 4 cm
Exhibited in the Duo Show Nature & Love
Curated by Master Ruha Gallery
N. 18, Rudong Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong - Beijing, Qingdao, China
Alberto Ballocca
x-cape
Tecnica mista su tela
Altri dettagli:
“This work is a composite symbol built upon layered mediums, weaving together ancient and contemporary influences. At its core, it represents the union of Upper and Lower Egypt, depicted through adapted hieroglyphs inspired by the Sema-Tawy motif—a symbol of unity featuring the intertwined lotus flower (representing Upper Egypt) and papyrus (symbolizing Lower Egypt). These botanical elements are reimagined as dynamic, flowing forms that evoke both harmony and transformation. Adding a playful yet profound layer of meaning, the ‘X Cape’ within the piece draws inspiration from the iconic opening mission of Crash Bandicoot 1, a vintage console game where the protagonist lands on a tropical isle."
Price:
SOLD
'Genesi'
Mixedmedia on canvas
60 X 42 X 4 inch
Exhibited in the Duo Show Nature & Love
Curated by Master Ruha Gallery
N. 18, Rudong Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong - Beijing, Qingdao, China
Alberto Ballocca
Genesi
Tecnica mista su tela
Altri dettagli:
“Sobek, the ancient Egyptian crocodile god, has long been regarded as a dangerous and fearsome deity, lurking along the banks of the Nile, ever-watchful for his prey. Yet, for me, Sobek embodies a different essence: the power of patience and the quiet anticipation of new beginnings. He is not merely a predator bound by the need to hunt or the constraints of time, but a symbol of existence itself—steadfast, enduring, and timeless."
Price:
SOLD
'Isorropìa Oracular (ἔλεγχος)'
Mixedmedia on canvas
145 X 95 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Isorropia Oracular
Olio su tela
Altri dettagli:
“During her state of altered consciousness, the Pythia possessed the extraordinary ability to channel symbolic sentences drawn from a fragment of collective memory. These utterances exuded an infinite array of states and possibilities, reflecting the interconnectedness of all things—past, present, and future. Her prophecies were not mere predictions but glimpses into the delicate equilibrium of existence, where opposing forces coexist in a dynamic balance."
Shipped from Italy
Price:
Price on request
'Segnali di Virtù per il Bambino (Θεαίτητος)'
Mixedmedia on canvas
145 X 80 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Segnali di virtù per il bambino
Tecnica mista su tela
Series 'n Tibosk'
Painting Not For Sale
Altri dettagli:
“The Theaetetus, a profound dialogue by Plato from his mature period (circa 386–367 BC), explores the nature of knowledge and its relationship to ‘being.’ In this work, Plato argues that true science and knowledge cannot exist without reference to ‘being’—the eternal and unchanging ideas that underlie reality. Through Theaetetus, Plato invites us to consider knowledge as a bridge between cultures, ideas, and the eternal kid within thyself. It is a reminder that true understanding lies not in the fleeting impressions of the senses but in the timeless realm of ideas, where unity and connection reveal the deeper essence of reality.”
Shipped from Italy
Price:
Price on request
'OnYOn'
Mixedmedia on canvas.
23 X 17 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Onyon
Tecnica mista su tela
Altri dettagli:
“Titled ‘OnYOn’, this canvas draws inspiration from the layered structure of an onion, symbolizing the multiplicity of meanings and interpretations embedded within. The title plays on the term ‘On’, which Plato used to signify an element of knowledge—not the known itself, but the foundation that allows for the recognition of natural entities. This concept is echoed in the root ‘-on’ of Ontology, the philosophical study of being and existence. Alberto painted this work while listening to the studio album by Mort Garson Plantasia."
Shipped from Italy
Price:
Price on request
'Pho&Nyx'
Mixedmedia on canvas
65 X 52 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Pho&nyx
Tecnica mista su tela
Altri dettagli:
“Phoenix Dactylifera, the scientific name for the date palm, is one of the most iconic plants in Egypt. Its name carries a poetic duality: ‘Pho,’ derived from the Greek root phos (light), and ‘Nyx,’ the ancient Greek personification of night. Together, they evoke the interplay of light and darkness—a theme mirrored in the mythological Phoenix, a symbol of rebirth and renewal.”
Serie In Statu Nascendi
Status: Private Collection
Price:
SOLD
'Ci'
Mixedmedia on canvas
80 X 60 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Ci
Tecnica mista su tela
Altri dettagli:
""The symbol of the circle represents the act of circling, giving rise to the verb ‘to circle’ before the graphic sign of the vowel ‘o’ (in Italian, ‘Cerchi.o’)—which is, once again, a circle. This cyclical imagery reflects the interconnectedness of wovel form and meanings of all things."
Serie Arerit
Shipped from Italy
Price:
Price on request
'Atma Victu'
Mixedmedia on panel
55 X 45 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Atma Victu
Tecnica mista su legno
Altri dettagli:
"Atma Victu" is a Sanskrit term of masculine gender, signifying the "essence" or the "vital breath"—the fundamental life force that animates all living beings.
Serie In Statu Nascendi
Featured on The Art District Platform
Price:
Price on request
'Eta - η'
Mixedmedia. Granite, acrylics, ink, pigments and wood.
15 X 22 X 23 cm
Alberto Ballocca
''Eta - η'
Tecnica Mista
Altri dettagli
Lo heta, o italico ''Eta - η', maiuscolo Ͱ, minuscolo ͱ, è una lettera scomparsa dell'alfabeto greco. Come indica il suo nome, è il segno che esprime foneticamente il suono /h/ in alcuni alfabeti greci. Nessuna lettera è scomparsa e nessuna lettera, inizialmente, è stata solo lettera senza essere numero.
Collezione Elements, 2025.
Price:
Price on request
'Eul 을 / 𓏲𓄑𓃭𓆰𓍿𓏲 '
Mixedmedia. Semi-installation.
26 X 12.59 X 10.2 inch
Artwork on-hold at Botanicus Vivaio in Turin, Italy. On Site Specific.
Alberto Ballocca
'Eul' 을 / 𓏲𓄑𓃭𓆰𓍿𓏲
Tecnica Mista
Altri dettagli
"This work will be installed in a special place very soon! Lately, I'm working on the outside, immersed in woods and deep natural spots. Listening to a lot of Jan Jelinek, Masayoshi Jujita, Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders' music and experimental organics. I feel and define my life through Natural Patterns as this is another result of the impersonal feelings exuded by this pathway."
Collezione Isorropìa Magna, 2025.
Price:
SOLD
'Kissos (κισσός) - Ying.Yang'
Mixedmedia. Clay-Based
15.7 X 11 X 7.8 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Kissos - Ivy - Edera
Tecnica mista. Base Creta
Altri dettagli:
“This sculpture intertwines the artist’s deep engagement with Plato’s Theaetetus, meditative practices, and the natural patterns of the ivy plant—a symbol of the ancient Greek deity Dionysus. The work embodies the interplay between life, earth, and death, serving as a bridge between the tangible and the metaphysical."
Status: Shipped from Italy
Price:
Price on request
'Aqva'
Mixedmedia. Clay Based
7.87 X 2.7 X 2.7 cm
Exhibited in the Duo Show Nature & Love
Curated by Master Ruha Gallery
N. 18, Rudong Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong - Beijing, Qingdao, China
Alberto Ballocca
Aqva
Tecnica mista. Base Creta
Altri dettagli:
“This work is inspired and represents the natural element Water."
Shipped from China
Price:
Price on request
'Fuoco / L'etica del Fuoco'
Clay, Wood, Sprays, Concrete, Acrylics & Sprays
13.7 X 5.9 X 4 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Fuoco, l'etica del fuoco
Tecnica mista. Base Creta
Altri dettagli:
“This sculpture identifies the natural element Fire. I talk a lot about resonance in art, but resonance is really just a dynamic of life in general. In a world of billions of people, countless messaging, and a plethora of decisions going on within us and around us in a given moment, both conscious and unconscious, knowing how to register what resonance feels like is important. Connecting with art fosters this experience. Feeling the intention imbued in a piece by its creator is practice for feeling the intention imbued in life by THE creator – whoever or whatever that is. It’s the subtle connections we make from our past that we bring to the present that give it meaning."
Status: Shipped from Italy
Sculpture featured in my conversation - 'Like the Death of a Star', conversation with writer, curator and performer Monique Michel (Au)
Price:
Price on request
'Petra Genetrix'
Mixedmedia. Semi-installation. Clay-based.
39 X 31 X 15 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Petra Genetrix
Tecnica mista. Base Creta
Altri dettagli:
"Art is the mirror of the impersonal stratum of the human psyche, the ‘Petra Genetrix’ of my being. This installation combines various elements into a single composition and is partly inspired by the 'Mysteries of Mithras,' the protector of the initiate. Based on numerous depictions found in the Mithraeum, it was born from a rock identified with the term 'Petra Genetrix."
Serie In Statu Nascendi
Shipped from Italy.
Price:
Price on request
'Socrates'
Mixedmedia. Clay based.
15 X 25 X 14.8 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Socrates
Tecnica mista. Base Creta
Altri dettagli:
Socrates: So, those who hold false opinions believe that the things they know are not what they are, but rather other things among those they know, and thus, while knowing both things, they are ignorant of both?
Theaetetus: But that's impossible, Socrates!
Socrates: Then, do they believe that the things they do not know are other things among those they do not know? Is it possible for someone who does not know either Theaetetus or Socrates to think that Socrates is Theaetetus or that Theaetetus is Socrates?
Theaetetus: How could they?
Socrates: Surely, at least, one does not believe, I think, that the things they know are those they do not know, nor vice versa, that the things they do not know are those they know.
Theaetetus: That would indeed be incredible.
Socrates: So, how could one still form false opinions? Outside of these alternatives, it is impossible to have opinions, I think, since we either know all things or we do not know them
Status: Shipped from Italy
Price:
Price on request
'Aku-Aku'
Mixedmedia. Clay-based
44 X 32 X 8 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Petra Genetrix
Tecnica mista. Base Creta
Altri dettagli:
"Aku Aku is a wooden voodoo mask inside which resides the spirit of an ancient sorcerer which makes him alive and able to move, speak and continue to protect Earth from evil as he did when he was alive.
Aku Aku teams up with Crash and Coco to fight against Doctor Neo Cortex and Uka Uka. To help the two Aku Aku can divide his soul into various parts and spread them across the world, locking them in boxes with his effigy printed on them."
Status: In Private Collection
Price:
SOLD
'Kàtagma'
Mixedmedia. Paper
36 X 24 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Katagma
Tecnica mista su carta.
Altri dettagli:
""Kàtagma, derived from the Greek word meaning "fracture," serves as a powerful symbol of rupture and opening. This work invites personal reflection on the ancient philosophical tension between Physis (Nature) and Nomos (Law or Convention). Rooted in the Sophistic movement of the 5th century BCE, this dichotomy explores the interplay between natural order and human-constructed systems. Kàtagma embodies this fracture—both as a physical and conceptual divide—between the organic, untamed forces of Physis and the constructed, often artificial order of Nomos. It serves as a meditation on the enduring tension between nature and civilization, inviting viewers to contemplate the boundaries and intersections of these two realms."
Overlying elements applied from a pre-worked HDR ultra-chrome ink transfer print on velvet matte stock paper.
Status: Private collection of the Museo Materiali Minimi d'Arte Contemporanea, Paestum.
Price:
Price on request
'Veins'
Mixedmedia on paper
48 X 33 X 2 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Veins
Tecnica mista su carta da spolvero.
Altri dettagli:
“In ancient Greek and Roman cultures, the vase was a sacred liturgical element known as a rhyton—a perforated vessel from which liquids, poured during ceremonial libations, would flow. Originating in ancient Persia, where they were called takūk, rhytà became symbols of cultural exchange after the Greek victory over the Persians in 479 BC. Greek artists, inspired by these luxurious objects, began crafting their own interpretations, blending artistry with ritual. The word rhyton is thought to derive from the Greek rhein, meaning ‘to flow,’ which traces back to the Indo-European root sreu-, also meaning ‘flow.’ This linguistic and cultural lineage is sublimated in the artwork, where the flowing of blood through lotus flowers symbolizes life, continuity, and the sacred exchange between humanity and the divine."
Status: Private Collection
Price:
SOLD
'Elevation Merge'
Mixedmedia. Paper
19.7 X 11.8 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Elevation Merge
Tecnica mista su carta.
Serie Ancient Egypt Renewed
Status: Private Collection
Multipanelled
Price:
SOLD
'Homo Cybersensis'
Mixedmedia on paper
45 X 35 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Homo cybersensis
2025
Altri dettagli: ///
Tecnica mista su carta da spolvero
Shipped from Italy
Price:
Price on request
'L'Origine del Vento'
Mixedmedia on paper
48 X 33 X 3 cm
Alberto Ballocca
l'origine del vento
Tecnica mista su cartoncino
Altri dettagli:
"The work combines the sense of creation linked to the flow of the river, 'becoming', and how this evolves throughout the natural history, combined with the context of the divine anthropology of the ancient Egyptian culture. A unique event in the history of animal parthenogenesis. On June 9, 2023, the first case of spontaneous birth of a female crocodile without insemination was documented in Costa Rica.
The crocodile, in ancient Egypt was identified as a symbol of the deity "Sobek" and this work on paper is inspired by these two elements."
Serie Ancient Grace
Status: Private Collection
Price:
SOLD
'Two Sparks'
Mixedmedia on paper
48 X 33 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Two sparks
Tecnica mista su d'archivio
Altri dettagli:
"This artwork deeply inspired by the ancient Egyptian symbol known as Sema-tauy (or sma-taui, or sema knot). This powerful emblem consists of the intertwining of two plants—the lotus flower, representing Upper Egypt, and the papyrus, symbolizing Lower Egypt—united around a central motif that also evokes the trachea and arteries. The Sema-tauy symbolizes the unification of the Two Lands under a single ruler, a pivotal moment in Egyptian history that marked the birth of a unified kingdom and the foundation of its enduring legacy."
Status: Private Collection
Private collection, Edition of Two
Graphite drawings and photograph scans, digital collage and rendering. Inkjet printing on archival paper, 305 gsm.
The original graphite drawing used for the final compositional approach is included with the artwork.
Price:
SOLD
'Wild Protector Mehen'
Mixedmedia on paper
50 X 70 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Wild protector mehen
Tecnica mista su carta da spolvero
Altri dettagli:
"The earliest known references to Mehen, the ancient Egyptian protective deity, appear in the *Coffin Texts*. Mehen is depicted as a serpent who coils around the sun god Ra during his perilous journey through the night, particularly as described in the Amduat (the ancient Egyptian funerary text). This protective act mirrors the symbolism of the **Ouroboros**, the serpent that encircles and sustains the world. Mehen’s coils serve as a shield, safeguarding Ra from the dangers of the Duat (the underworld) and ensuring his rebirth at dawn."
Status: Private Collection
Price:
SOLD
'Anthrakas'
Mixedmedia on paper
17.7 X 11.9 X 1.3 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Anthrakas
Tecnica mista su carta da spolvero
Altri dettagli:
"This work, through its layered composition and intricate technique, reflects on carbon’s dual role as a natural element and a symbol of life’s interconnectedness as for natural elements as grapheme and diamond. The use of HDR ultra-chrome ink transfer on velvet matte stock paper enhances the depth and texture of the piece, evoking the richness and complexity of carbon’s role in the universe."
Overlying elements applied from a pre-worked HDR ultra-chrome ink transfer print on velvet matte stock paper.
Shipped from Italy
Price:
Price on request
'Shu'
Mixedmedia. Raw paper.
45 X 31 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Shu
Tecnica mista su carta da spolvero
Altri dettagli:
"Beyond his physical and mythological roles, Shu represents the flow of spiritual energy. As the personification of air and wind, he symbolizes the breath of life—ankh—that animates all living beings. In Egyptian spirituality, air is not merely a physical element but a conduit for divine energy, linking the material and the ethereal. Shu’s presence is a reminder of the invisible forces that sustain existence, the unseen currents that carry life, and the spiritual energy that permeates the universe."
Overlying elements applied from a pre-worked HDR ultra-chrome ink transfer print on velvet matte stock paper.
Shipped from Italy
Price:
Price on request
'Frequency'
Mixedmedia on paper
33 X 24 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Frequency
Tecnica mista su carta
Altri dettagli:
"This small-format work on paper is created through the superimposition of multiple layers and mediums, blending traditional and contemporary elements into a cohesive visual narrative. At its core, the piece features *Ptah*, the ancient Egyptian deity revered as the protector of artisans, craftsmen, and creators. Ptah, often depicted as a mummified figure holding a scepter, was also considered a god of creation, believed to have brought the world into existence through the power of his words and thoughts. His association with craftsmanship and creation makes him a fitting symbol for the artistic process itself."
Status: Private Collection
*Light exposition changes based on different moments of shooting.
Price:
SOLD
'Kranos'
Mixedmedia
19.7 X 11.8 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Kranos
Tecnica mista
Altri dettagli:
**Medium**: Graphite drawings, scanned photographs, digital collage, and rendering. Inkjet printing on archival paper (305 gsm)
48x33 cm (19"x12")
Token On request
**Includes**: The original graphite drawing used for the final compositional approach is included with the artwork. The original printed photograph taken by the artist at the Archeological Museum of Velia.
Price:
Price on request
'Ark of Knowledge'
Mixedmedia. Paper. Ink.
19.7 X 11.9 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Ark of Knowledge
Tecnica mista
Altri dettagli:
**Medium**: Graphite drawings, scanned photographs, digital collage, and rendering. Inkjet printing on archival paper (305 gsm)
48x33 cm (19"x12")
Token On request
**Includes**: The original graphite drawing used for the final compositional approach is included with the artwork.
Via Half of Venus Gallery
Price:
Price on request
'Awake Ananke'
Mixedmedia. Paper
19.7 X 11.7 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Awake Ananke
Tecnica mista
Altri dettagli:
**Medium**: Graphite drawings, scanned photographs, digital collage, and rendering. Inkjet printing on archival paper (305 gsm). Single edition
**Includes**: The original graphite drawing used for the final compositional approach is included with the artwork.
**Sold Out**
New editions available exclusively on request
Price:
SOLD
'SyntaxClock'
Mixedmedia on paper
19.7 X 11.9 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Syntaxclock
Tecnica mista
Altri dettagli:
**Medium**: Graphite drawings, scanned photographs, digital collage, and rendering. Inkjet printing on archival paper (305 gsm)
48x33 cm (19"x12")
Token On request
**Includes**: The original graphite drawing used for the final compositional approach is included with the artwork.
Price:
Price on request
'Natural Form (αναδυόμενες δυνατότητες)'
Mixedmedia on paper
19 X 11 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Natural form
Tecnica mista
Altri dettagli:
"This work explores the fluidity of identity, perception, and belief, drawing inspiration from Vertumnus, the Roman god of transformation and change. Through a combination of graphite drawings, scanned photographs, digital collage, and rendering, the piece challenges the boundaries between entities and non-entities, reality and illusion, and truth and falsehood.
Printed on high-quality 305 gsm archival paper, the artwork invites viewers to reflect on the nature of perception and the infinite possibilities that arise when boundaries are blurred.”
**Includes**: The original graphite drawing used for the final compositional approach is included with the artwork.
More insights
“Vertumnus, the god whose name adapts to many forms, was not yet known for taming the river. Imagine teaching a computer to recognize images of entities, but instead of writing a program that describes every possible feature of an entity, you provide the computer with numerous images of entities and non-entities. This leads to the most subtle consequence regarding predictions: by agreeing that everyone thinks they know what an entity is, they implicitly admit, regarding their own belief, that the belief of those who hold contrary opinions is equally valid—or invalid. That is, they believe that everyone else believes falsely. From this, it does not follow that there is always a definitive conclusion, which is therefore non-infinite.”
Price:
Price on request
'Aegyptiaka'
Mixedmedia on paper
19 X 11 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Aegyptiaka
Tecnica mista
Altri dettagli:
“The desert date (Balanites aegyptiaca) is a highly adaptable plant that thrives in various soil types, including sandy and clay soils, as well as enduring droughts and occasional floods. Its resilience extends to fire resistance, thanks to its thick bark and deep roots. This work combines these elements of research with the concept of aegyptiaka—a historical compendium provided by ancient historians like Manetho, detailing anecdotes and insights into ancient Egyptian culture. Primary research sources inform the composition, which features background elements inspired by hieroglyphic steles housed in the Egyptian Museum of Turin, studied extensively by the artist."
**Includes**: The original graphite drawing used for the final compositional approach is included with the artwork.
‘Desert Date: Balanites Aegyptiaca’
Medium: Graphite drawings, scanned photographs, digital collage, and rendering. Inkjet printing on ULTRA-CHROME HD archival paper, 305 gsm.
Status: private collection
More insights
Price:
SOLD
'Physis'
Mixedmedia on paper
48 X 33 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Physis
Tecnica mista
Altri dettagli:
"If I mirror myself within a natural setting, surrounded by vegetal elements, I will also discover what I can call my inner self—reflected in every organ that composes my body, my physiology. The term **‘physiologist’** (from the Greek *‘physis’*, meaning ‘nature’) was coined by **Aristotle** to describe those who contemplated nature as a means to propose and construct the earliest forms of legislative politics in ancient Athens. For these thinkers, the relationship between nature, body, and soul was inseparable. Nature, initially referred to as **‘Physis’**, was not merely an external force but a mirror of the human condition, a source of wisdom and a guide for understanding the self and the world."
Status: private collection
More insights
Price:
SOLD
'Orama'
Mixedmedia on paper
19 X 12 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Orama
Tecnica mista
Altri dettagli:
"A green growth emerges against an ocher backdrop, merging the divine figure that humanity seeks in its relationship with nature. *Orama*—derived from the Greek word for ‘vision’—reflects the intimate connection between the observer and the natural world. Like the dynamic between two lovers, this vision of nature becomes a mirror, revealing the spiritual elements that animate my gestures and creative impulses. The process begins with slow, deliberate drawing and cutting, followed by swift compositional decisions after scanning drafts and sketches. The result is a fusion of statuary icons and vegetal patterns, a mental exploration of the ancient relationship between humans and their natural environments. Through art and the depiction of nature, this work delves into the hidden aesthetic sublimation that has shaped our understanding of the world for centuries."
Status: private collection
Edition of two.
Price:
SOLD
'Euclide'
Graphite drawing, Photography, Digital Collages, Manual Collages and Digital render
33 X 48 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Euclide
Tecnica mista
Altri dettagli:
"Euclid, an ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher, lived in Alexandria around 300 BC. He is best known for his seminal work, Elements, which systematically compiled and organized the mathematical knowledge of his time. This foundational text established Euclidean geometry, a coherent system that has shaped the development of geometry and influenced countless scientific disciplines. This artwork pays homage to Euclid’s legacy, blending graphite drawings, scanned photographs, and digital rendering to create a visual dialogue between ancient mathematical precision and contemporary artistic expression. The included graphite drawing serves as a bridge, connecting the meticulous process of creation with the final composition, much like Euclid’s Elements bridged the gap between abstract thought and practical application."
Status: private collection
Edition of two.
Sold Out
New editions available exclusively via the Gamma.io platform.
Medium: Graphite drawings, scanned photographs, digital collage, and rendering. Inkjet printing on archival paper (305 gsm).
Includes: The original graphite drawing used for the final compositional approach is included with the artwork.
Price:
SOLD
'Maieutikos'
Mixedmedia on tempered Glass
70 X 50 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Maieutikos
Tecnica mista su pannello di vetro
Altri dettagli;
" Che io t'ami o che io non ti conosca, se i chiedo qualcosa, è a me che lo chiedo. "
Status: Multipanelled. Fragile and premium packaging required.
Price:
Price on request
'Protocollo del Blu'
Mixedmedia on canvas
70 X 50 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Protocollo del blu
Tecnica Mista su tela
Altri dettagli
"Treated Each color as an ecosystem within itself. Each shade of a color is the response to the light stimulus. Each poetics behind the use of a specific color, is the reflection of the user, like a projection of these words onto their concepts."
Status: on hold at air bnb luxury hotel room. Turin, Italy.
Price:
Price on request
'Polemos'
Mixedmedia on canvas
38.1 X 34.2 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Pòlemos
Tecnica Mista su tela
Altri dettagli
"Philosophically, the concept of *polemos* was profoundly examined by the pre-Socratic thinker Heraclitus. He posited that conflict and strife are fundamental to the fabric of existence, famously declaring, *'Polemos is the father of all things.'* This assertion underscores the belief that all change, creation, and transformation emerge from the tension between opposing forces. Heraclitus’s view highlights the dynamic, ever-shifting nature of reality, where balance and progress are born from the interplay of contradictions. However, *polemos* is often interpreted without fully considering the deeper dialectic between *physis* (nature) and *nomos* (law or convention), a relationship that reveals the intricate balance between natural order and human-imposed structure."
Shipped from Italy.
This painting is unique.
Signed on the back by the artist himself
Price:
Price on request
'Ermes'
Mixedmedia on canvas
75 X 50 X 3 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Ermes
Tecnica Mista su tela
Altri dettagli
"L'araldo degli Dèi. Tra l'alto ed il basso, dove a metà si tende a voler dimenticare ciò che esiste; la potenza della filosofia mi ha aiutato a voler continuare a ricordare.'
Collezione Ancient Grace, 2022
Status: available with black / white or brown wood
Price:
Price on request
'Geb'
Mixedmedia on canvas
38 X 34 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Geb
Tecnica Mista su tela
Altri dettagli
"I Self-portrait me as Geb."
Tokenized as 1 of 1 Nft on Foundation.app
Shipped from Italy.
This painting is unique.
Signed on the back by the artist himself
Price:
Price on request
'Matrice Desertica'
Mixedmedia on alluminium
60 X 40 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Matrice desertica
Tecnica Mista su alluminio
Altri dettagli
"Through the desert."
Status: private collection
Sold as 1 of 1 physical Nft
Shipped from Italy.
This painting is unique.
Signed on the back by the artist himself
Price:
SOLD
'The Pyramids Texts'
Mixedmedia on canvas
29.5 X 25.5 X 1.6 inch
Alberto Ballocca
The Pyramids Texts
Tecnica Mista su tela
Altri dettagli
"The Pyramid Texts" are the oldest Egyptian funerary hieroglyphic texts with religious meanings, dating back to the end of the Old Kingdom: the earliest known corpus of ancient Egyptian religious texts. Written in ancient hieroglyphics pictograms, were carved on the underground walls and sarcophagi of the Saqqara pyramids from the end of the fifth dynasty and throughout the sixth dynasty of the Old Kingdom, until the eighth dynasty of the early Intermediate period. These formulas were intended to ensure the protection of pharaoh's remains, reinfuse the spirit into his mummy and ensure his ascension among the gods and reunification with the sun-god Ra (a central idea in the spirituality of the ancient kingdom)."
Status: private collection
Price:
SOLD
'Taurocatapsia'
Mixedmedia on canvas
55 X 48 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Taurocatapsia
Tecnica Mista su tela
Altri dettagli
"Eurystheus ordered Heracles, as his seventh labor, to capture the bull of Crete; it is still debated whether it was the taurus sent by Eus and who transported Europa to Crete, or the other, who Minos refused to sacrifice to Poseidon and who generated the Minotaur with Pasiphae. When Heracles sailed to Crete, Minos offered him every help in his power, but Heracles preferred to meet the creature alone, although the animal spit flames from its nostrils. After a bitter fight, Heracles brought the bull back to Mycenae, where Eurystheus, dedicating it to Hera, set the animal free."
The archaic sporting ritual of Taurocatapsia is currently considered as the progenitor of modern traditional "Corrida", but without the aspects of man' suppression of the wild animal despite being a ritual older than 3000 years in respect of the modern tradition.
Status: shipped from Italy
Price:
Price on request
'La Tredicesima Fatica'
Mixedmedia on canvas
95 X 89 X 4 cm
Painting exhibited at Van Der Plas Gallery, New York.Van Der Plas Gallery
156 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, USA in the group show ' A Visual Culture' 2021
Alberto Ballocca
La Tredicesima Fatica
Tecnica Mista su tela
Altri dettagli
"This artwork draws inspiration from the Twelve Labors of Heracles (in Greek, Dodekathlos), a legendary series of feats from Greek mythology. The painting specifically focuses on the third labor, where Heracles was tasked with capturing the Ceryneian Hind, a sacred and elusive creature with golden antlers and bronze hooves, dedicated to the goddess Artemis. This labor not only highlights Heracles' physical prowess but also his respect for the divine and his ability to navigate complex moral dilemmas. Through this piece, the artist reinterprets the ancient myth, blending classical themes with contemporary artistic expression. The work invites viewers to reflect on the timeless nature of heroism, sacrifice, and the enduring power of mythological storytelling."
Status: shipped from Italy
Price:
Price on request
'Master of the Heat - συλλαβή'
Mixedmedia on board
60 X 40 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Master of the heat
Tecnica Mista su tela
Altri dettagli
"Each of us comes from the Heat. Each of us is a little part of the Elements. Every thing except each syllable."
Status: private collection
Price:
SOLD
'Fear is Ego'
Mixedmedia on board
80 X 60 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Fear is ego
Tecnica Mista su pannello
Altri dettagli
"Partly inspired by the myth of Pandora, this painting represents the study of various mediums (acrylics, enamels, silicones, gold foil and more) instinctively applied on the support. Study of the decomposition of form. So called *Ego is the form, what makes us rational beings, fear is included in the package. I broke that down too."
Status: private collection
Sold as 1 of 1 NFT via Foundation.app
Price:
SOLD
'Tyche'
Mixedmedia on board
60 X 40 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Tyche
Tecnica mista su tela
Altri dettagli;
"Term τύχη has the root of τυγχάνω (= to happen) and this gives the term a connotation not only of randomness, but also of inevitability. Significant for understanding this concept is a passage from Sophocles' Ajax' where the theme of inevitability is strengthened by ἀναγκαίας, feminine singular genitive of ἀνάγκη (= necessity). In fact, the Tyche, together with the Moira, is an impersonal force, believed to be able to completely overwhelm lives of men."
Status: private collection
Price:
SOLD
'Cleopatra VII'
Mixedmedia on panel
75 X 50 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Cleopatra VII
Tecnica mista su pannello
Altri dettagli;
"This vibrant mixed-media piece draws inspiration from the enigmatic allure of Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Known for her intelligence, charisma, and political acumen, Cleopatra's legacy is evoked through rich textures and bold colors, blending ancient symbolism with contemporary expression. The layered techniques—oil's depth, acrylics' versatility, pastels' softness, and sprays' dynamism—mirror the complexity of her reign and enduring mystique. A tribute to power, beauty, and timeless influence..
Status: Private collection
Price:
SOLD
'Nefertiti'
Mixedmedia on board
34 X 24 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Nefertiti
Tecnica Mista su tela
Altri dettagli
"Nefertiti, the ancient Egyptian queen and Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, remains one of the most iconic and enigmatic figures of antiquity. Renowned for her unparalleled beauty and her pivotal role in the religious revolution of her time, Nefertiti’s legacy continues to captivate historians, artists, and admirers alike. Her full name, Neferneferuaten Nefertiti, translates to ‘Beautiful are the Beauties of Aten, the Beautiful One has Come.’ Alongside Akhenaten, she championed a radical shift in Egyptian religion, moving from polytheism to the worship of a single deity, Aten—the sun disk. This transformative era, known as the Amarna Period, marked a profound departure from tradition and left an indelible mark on Egyptian history."
Collezione Isorropìa Magna, 2025
Status: Private collection
Price:
SOLD
'Spezzasigilli'
Mixedmedia on canvas
55 X 35 X 4 cm
Exhibited in London at the Oxo Tower Wharf in the group show “Pandemonium & Order” curated by Cluster London Fairs in November 2022.
Alberto Ballocca
Spezzasigilli
Tecnica Mista su tela
Altri dettagli
"Spezzasigilli is a Diorite Sekhmet is inspired by the Egyptian Goddess statue of Sekhmet preserved at the Egyptian Museum in Turin and a concept of symbolism stolen by western culture aimed on a non-functional understanding of Eastern wisdom."
On hold at Gorilla Wine Bar Restaurant in Turin.
Shipped from Italy.
This painting is unique.
Signed on the back by the artist himself
Price:
Price on request
'Eseis'
Mixedmedia on panel
70 X 50 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Eseis
Tecnica mista su pannello
Altri dettagli;
"'Eseis'* is a tribute to the divine feminine essence of human creativity. The title, derived from a modified Greek noun, transforms *'eseis'* to mean *'to her'* rather than *'her,'* emphasizing the act of giving to and harmonizing with creativity, rather than possessing or controlling it. This piece celebrates the flow, collaboration, and reverence for the creative force, inviting a dance with inspiration rather than dominance over it."
Status: Private collection
Price:
SOLD
'Hexis Filosofica'
Mixedmedia on panel
60 X 40 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Hexis filosofica
Tecnica mista su pannello
Altri dettagli;
"Hexis" refers to a characteristic, capacity, or disposition that one *possesses*—a concept rooted in the Greek word *ekhein*, which signifies spiritual ownership or intrinsic being. This work explores the idea of *hexis* as an enduring essence, a quiet force that shapes identity and purpose. It invites reflection on the intangible qualities we carry within, those silent yet profound elements that define who we are and how we engage with the world. A meditation on the spiritual property of the self, both timeless and deeply personal."
Status: Private collection
Price:
SOLD
'Deus Ex Machina'
Mixedmedia on canvas
100 X 70 X 3 cm
Alberto Ballocca
deus ex machina
Tecnica mista su tela
Altri dettagli;
"Deus ex machina is a Latin phrase derived from the Greek *"Mechanè"* (ancient Greek: *"apò mēchanḗs theós"*), literally translating to *"a god (descending) from the machine."* Originating in ancient Greek theater, it refers to a deity or character introduced abruptly to resolve an otherwise unsolvable plot, defying the natural logic of cause and effect. This concept, once a theatrical device, now symbolizes unexpected intervention or miraculous solutions in art and life. The work explores the tension between human struggle and the possibility of divine or unforeseen intervention, questioning the boundaries of resolution and fate."
Status: Private collection
Price:
SOLD
'Space Cadet'
Mixedmedia on panel
80 X 60 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Space cadet
Tecnica mista su pannello
Altri dettagli;
"Space Cadet" marks the beginning of my journey as an artist—a dive into the unknown, emerging as a cadet navigating the chaotic morgue of the urban landscape. This piece represents my first sold painting, a milestone where art became both my compass and shield. Just one week after unveiling it to the world, it found its new home, a testament to the resonance of its message. Free from the constraints of guilds or rigid structures, it embodies the boundless exploration of creativity, where space and time float beyond the studio walls. Art, here, is a universal aegis—a protective force and a guiding light, transcending limits and grounding me in the infinite possibilities of expression."
Status: Private collection
Price:
SOLD
'Capo Tribù Dogon'
Mixedmedia on board
65 X 40 X 3 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Capo tribu dogon
Tecnica mista su pannello
Altri dettagli;
"Art, is a universal aegis." Much like the Dogon people of ancient Mali, who saw their art and cosmology as a protective shield connecting them to the divine and the cosmos, this piece embodies the idea of creation as both a sanctuary and a bridge to the infinite. Art, like the Dogon's sacred symbols and rituals, serves as a timeless guardian, sheltering the soul while guiding it through the mysteries of existence."
Status: Private collection
Price:
SOLD
'Techne (τέχνη)
Mixedmedia on canvas
90 X 60 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Techne
Tecnica mista su legno
Altri dettagli;
"The term *Tèchne* originates from the philosophical world of ancient Greece, where the canon of beauty and art was largely confined to marble sculpture and human-scale proportions, as seen in Protagoras' thought and the construction of temples and architecture. Yet, art is not limited to technique, sculpture, or even the fusion of the two in architecture. Art is an invisible energy—a force that unites all techniques without being bound by any single one. It exists in the spaces between, flowing through and connecting them. *Tèchne* is not any one thing; it is the harmony that emerges from all. Art, as *Tèchne*, is the silent thread weaving through the tapestry of creation, neither defined by nor confined to its individual elements."
Status: Private collection
Price:
SOLD
'Mitoscopio - m4'
Mixedmedia on wood.
80 X 60 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Mitoscopio-m4
Tecnica mista su legno
Altri dettagli;
"Mitoscopio - m.4 elaborates some scientific characteristics symbolically linked to the technical functioning of carbon dating, in relation to the meaning of the Egyptian hieroglyph m-4 , which is a notched palm branch used to indicate the passage of time. As official donor of the archaeological project 'Medjehu' I realized this painting inspired by part of their research: (Hieroglyphs classification by Alan H. Gardiner book). 'Carbon-14, is affected by solar cosmic rays, rapidly oxidizes becoming carbon dioxide, entering the atmospheric carbon cycle, plants and animals absorb it with carbon dioxide, and when they die, they stop exchanging it with the biosphere and carbon decays within times determined by the radioactive decay law, thus, a historical chronology and timeline datation of the artifact, is obtained. During the last mission, part of the team was also able to work in the Carter magazines, where the most beautiful pieces discovered in the various Theban necropolises are kept. During these working sessions, we had the pleasure of making a magnificent discovery, or rather rediscovery, with the identification of the black coffin with yellow decoration from Taat dating from the 18th dynasty, discovered and published by Bruyère in 1933 but which had completely disappeared at the time."
Status: ///
Price:
Price on request
'Eftys'
Mixedmedia on canvas
80 X 60 X 4 inch
Alberto Ballocca x Stefano Mancuso Artist
Eftys
Tecnica mista su canvas
Altri dettagli;
"Eftys could be imagined as a state of being or a philosophical principle that embodies the tension between effort and ease, struggle and surrender. It might represent the delicate balance required to navigate life’s challenges—where one must exert effort (effort) while also embracing the flow of existence (ease). In this sense, Eftys becomes a guiding principle for harmonizing action and acceptance. Alternatively, Eftys could be envisioned as a mythical or metaphysical entity—a guardian of thresholds, symbolizing the transition between states of consciousness, realms of existence, or phases of personal growth. It might serve as a metaphor for the liminal spaces we encounter in life, where uncertainty and transformation coexist."
Status: Private Collection
Price:
SOLD
EN
ES
FR
DE
Email
Website
@masterruha_gallery
////
Subscribe
