Wind, Sand & Psyche - 霽
Mixedmedia. Acrylics, natural pigments, fungy dust, acrylics, tempera, oil pastels, collages, enamels, sprays, digital print transfer, canvas, graphite and sumi-e Ink on canvas
110 X 125 X 4 cm
"The ultimate fate of every dogma is that it gradually becomes soulless. Life wants to create new forms, and therefore, when a dogma loses its vitality, it must perforce activate the archetype that has always helped man to express the mistery of the soul."
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Tilps - 𓋴𓅱𓋴𓏏𓇋
Mixedmedia on canvas
150 X 120 X 4 cm
"Not For Sale at the moment. Not embed for a collection. This painting is a re-work of an older composition inspired by different early studies on ancient egyptian cultural perception of human spirit and sense of self; with multiple details added throughout 2023, 2024 and this current year... It grews as plants and fungy upon a tree."
"Nel magma che scorre sottoterra è contenuta acqua in soluzione; mista a composti chimici è mantenuta ad altissima pressione e a calore elevatissimo. Quando il magma spacca la crosta terrestre, il contatto con l'atmosfera e l'abbassamento di pressione permettono la fuoriuscita d'acqua dalla soluzione nel magma, che esce dalla lava entrando nel ciclo idrologico del pianeta. Esiste acqua che nasce dal fuoco e gli antichi raccontano che Dioniso nasce nel fuoco."
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Photosynthesis
Oil, pastels and sprays on canvas
115 X 85 X 4 cm
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. Nature, which remains the fundamental axiom underlying every theorem. In Statu Nascendi is a term that derives from chemistry, so I imagined it in relation to my work as seen as a whole, observed from a generic point of view and not in relation to one or more specific works of my production. Diachronic, on the other hand, indicates my research tendency, the way in which I vary my processes and intermediate links between paintings, sculptures, works on paper, videos. Being critical on my perceptions, allow this diachronism method of cataloging through time factors to exudes references of an indefinite series of psychic conditions I experience since I was a kid with the way in which these conditions manifest themselves cyclically in their relations and interoperativities, similar to what connects vegetables, Sun and vital energy.
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Il Sogno
Mixedmedia on canvas
150 X 120 X 4 cm
“The dominant underlying component of my work is the cyclicality within which various symbolic elements reappear continuously, but in different forms and shapes, upgraded by my awareness of a looped recollection of dreams. There are many subjects in my paintings that represent characters from mythology and philosophy, but the context in which I insert them for the composition is not the one in which they arise in the storytelling. That's why I could say that sometimes my works carry a ‘metaphysical’ message, which is, in fact, beyond physics as art itself.”
Excerpt: www.artistcloseup.com/blog/interview-alberto-ballocca, 2024
Collezione Isorropìa Magna, 2025.
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La Forgia - 𐃺𓅞
Mixedmedia. Oil, pigments, graphite, collages, papyrus leaf & enamels on canvas.
33 X 28 X 4 cm
"..ogni parola ha radici d'acqua."
Parmenide: 'Sulla Natura'
Fr.15a54
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Intimacy - Πυθία
Oil, gold foil pigmented and acrylics on canvas
15.35 X 11.02 X 1.8 inch
La profetessa di Delfi e le sacerdotesse di Dodona, in istato di delirio, resero molti e segnalati servigi, sia pubblici che privati, alla Grecia; mentre erano in sè, pochi e nessuno. E taccio della Sibilla e di quanti altri servendosi di un'arte divinatoria d'ispirazione divina come l'amore, con le loro predizioni segnarono a molti la via da seguire; perchè allungherei, per dir poi cose che tutti sanno. Questo tuttavia merita d'esser attestato, che anche quegli antichi che dettero i nomi alle cose, non ritennero la follia nè un disonore nè un'onta, perchè non avrebbero derivato da questa parola il nome di quell'arte bellissima, per la quale si discerne il futuro che i moderni, inserendovi per ignoranza un t, chiamano mantica.
Platone -Il Fedro ( V.v. 244b)
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Il Fedro - Φαῖδρος
26 stretched canvases, pigments, dyes, oil pastels, ink, collages, acrylics, enamels and sprays.
285 X 210 X 5 cm
- E' qui ora si ricollega il nostro discorso riguardo alla quarta forma di follia; per la quale, quando uno, vedendo la bellezza di quaggiù, e ricordandosi di quella vera, metta le ali, e così alato brami di levarsi a volo; ma non riuscendoci, a guisa d'uccello volga lo sguardo in alto, e le cose terrene trascuri, vien preso per folle. Eppure questo è di tutti i delirii il più nobile, e di più nobile origine, sia per chi lo vive, sia per chi lo condivivde, e chi ami le persone belle partecipando di tale follia, è quel che si chiama amante.
Estratto: Platone 'Il Fedro' 370 a.C.
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Catskill - 𐤇ͱ𓅓
Mixedmedia on canvas
55 X 40 X 5 cm
Nessuno/a nasce/a fatto per fare qualcosa, chiunque nasce per scoprire cosa è nato/a per fare. Non farti persuadere del contrario, piuttosto guarda in cielo e ascolta il cuore.
Framed on a black frame. Signed on the front and the back. Certified.
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Udjat
Pigments, oil and acrylics on canvas
180 X 150 X 4 cm
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.
'Perspectives' curated by The Art Districts.
09.03-06.04 2025
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Tessera, 1260 a.C.
Mixedmedia on canvas
150 X 120 X 4 cm
"Hieroglyph” derives from the Greek hieroglyphikós, a word that in Italian can be translated as “Sacred Words” or “Words of God”: from ἱερός (hieròs), meaning “sacred,” and the verb γλύφω (glýphō), meaning “to carve.” Yet, the meeting point of these creative leaps lies in something older than 200 years old syntactic rules, doesn’t it? 4,500 years old, yet still alive in our spirit. Individual symbols, and any symbolic compendium transform in the same way, and academic translations alone, are simply not enough. I split the word into Gero and Glifo, not thinking of its direct Greek roots but as an ancient word, now, in my Italian language. “Gero” is embedded in word gerundio (gerund), a verb tense that perfectly mirrors, in Italian grammar, the function of a glyph.
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Afrodite Naturalia
Mixedmedia on canvas
80 X 60 X 4 cm
Private collection of Varvello S.p.a
Praxiteles’ Aphrodite is one of the most famous sculptures of antiquity, created by the great Greek sculptor Praxiteles around the 4th century BCE (likely between 360–330 BCE). It is considered the first life-sized nude representation of a goddess in Greek art—a revolutionary act for its time!
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Isorropìa Oracular
Oil, natural pigments and sprays on canvas
57.5 X 42 X 2 inch
Dalle piante, così come dai funghi, questo insegnamento dunque ne possiamo ricavare: come fece il discorso a passare dal biasimo alla lode. Oltre la Natura, quello che l'uomo o la donna affermano su di essa, non è che uno scherzo vero e proprio, ma tra tutte le cose dette in scienza o a caso ci son due concetti che riguardano ognuno di loro, appunto nell'essere ognuno entrambi contemporaneamente; di questo sarebbe gran ventura poter prendere, con l'arte, la forza del conoscere come una pianta.
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The Sands of Taym
Mixedmedia on canvas
70 X 90 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
The Sands of Taym
Tecnica mista su tela
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"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
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Gea
Mixedmedia on canvas
130 X 110 X 4 cm
Magmatic or deep-seated origin perceptions, formed for the first time within Earth and not derived from the superficial conceptual cycles. Unlike meteoric ideas or fossil ones, archaic enigmae are considered "new" because they originate from internal psycological processes, such as magma degassing or chemical reactions in the deep zones of the Earth's crust.
𓏞𓆓 𓉔 𓆜 𓊽𓈙
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OnYoN
Mixedmedia on canvas
60 X 40 X 4 cm
“In OnYOn, Ballocca pushes his exploration of language, perception, and existence even further. This mixed-media canvas, created in 2025, layers a profound philosophical inquiry with symbolic imagery inspired by nature and ancient thought. The title itself reflects this complexity: it combines the word “onion,” representing the multiple layers of interpretation in both art and life, with the Greek root “on,” a term from Plato’s philosophy that signifies the essence of being. Together, these elements offer a visual and conceptual meditation on the relationship between life, earth, and death."
Excerpt - Alberto Ballocca: A New Chapter in Metaphysical Expression
By Hajra Salinas, Aatonau.com Editorial - March 9, 2025
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Bouquheat
Mixedmedia on canvas
65 X 52 X 4 cm
The painting’s title, which combines terms “bouquet” and “heat”, serves as a metaphorical exploration of duality between solar energy and natural scent. It also alludes to the carriers of pollen.For Ballocca, the painting is an investigation into the liminal space where light and darkness of meanings intersect, much like the journey of personal and artistic evolution through natural patterns.
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Ftéri - Φτέρη
Oil, pigments, dyes, acrylics, collages, sprays, oil pastels on canvas
180 X 150 X 4 cm
A.I Vs Metodo Socratico. Figurativo Vs Astratto. Informare o rendere significativo; due facce della stessa medaglia. Uno degli obbiettivi più importanti dell'umanità, oggi, è infatti capirne le differenze. Ogni dibattito su questo tema mostra però più caratteristiche di chi lo espone rispetto che dell'argomento stesso. Sapere di non sapere, infatti, non indica la tendenza a non considerare la storia o gli accidenti di ciò che si vuol conoscere, giustificando ogni cosa sull'egida di un modello, ma approciare esperienze e storie con la sospensione del giudizio, allo scopo di imparare e non dissimulare la condizione necessaria per conoscere, ma queste sono solo parole.
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AI vs. the Socratic Method. Figurative vs. Abstract. To inform or to make meaningful—two sides of the same coin. One of humanity’s most crucial objectives today is, in fact, understanding their differences. Yet every debate on this subject reveals more about the speaker’s biases than the topic itself. To know that you do not know does not imply a tendency to disregard history or the contingencies of what one seeks to understand, justifying everything under the banner of a model. Rather, it means approaching experiences and narratives with suspended judgment, aiming to learn rather than conceal the necessary conditions for knowledge. But these are just words.
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Sixth Door - 𓈖𓏏𓈖𓇳 𓂋𓏤𓈖𓏏𓏭𓈖𓏌𓏏𓇯
Acrylics, oil, dyes and sprays on MDF board
38.87 X 23.65 X 1.58 inch
In the sixth hour of the Amduat, the most pivotal event of the nocturnal journey unfolds: the Ba of Ra, his animating essence, reunites with his mummified body (or alternatively, with the Ba of Osiris) within the protective coil of the serpent Mehen. This sacred union of opposites (soul and body, light and darkness, movement and stillness) marks the turning point of solar regeneration. Yet this moment of transformation is also one of great peril, for in the seventh hour, the dreaded serpent Apophis, embodiment of chaos, lies in wait to halt the sun's passage.
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Nefertiti
Mixedmedia on board
34 X 24 X 1.5 inch
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.
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Woodship En-Trance
Oil pastels, Ink, Natural pigment on archival paper, 305 gr.
19.78 X 11.89 X 1.56 inch
Deep love and heartfelt inspiration with Alvaro Barrington's work and his entire philosophy behind each Sunset. His work and the way he process life, makes me feel comfortable and not alone in my own one.
Signed on the front. Artwork framed.
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Hypokeimenon
Oil pastels, natural pigments and sprays on archival paper
19.87 X 11.89 X 1.56 inch
"...And substance -οὐσία] is the underlying reality -ὑποκείμενον], which, in one sense, means matter (by matter I mean that which is not a determinate thing in actuality, but only a determinate thing in potentiality); in another sense, it means the essence and the form (which, being something determinate, can be separated in thought); and, in a third sense, it means the composite of matter and form..."
(Aristotle, Metaphysics, VII, 1042a)
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Arerit No Jutsu - アレリットの術
Oil pastels, Japanese Ink and sprays on Ultra-chrome HDR print of archival paper
19.87 X 11.78 X 1.6 inch
It marks the first stage of the journey through a border location, the Orange Ultra. Arerit is the epithet engraved on the entrance of the first door (hour) of twelve; when the Sun sets at night, so, the twilight witnesses the first stage of the journey through a border place. The antechamber of human spirit, within which each of us transcends during this life. Astronomers call it the "terminator" or "twilight zone." An imaginary line that separates the day and night sides of a planet, as some planets orbit synchronously with their star; this phenomenon generates a liminal point of eternal sunset.
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Pho&Nyx
Mixedmedia on canvas
65 X 52 X 4 cm
"One of Ballocca’s most striking recent works, Pho&Nyx, exemplifies his ability to distill profound philosophical concepts into captivating visual forms. The painting’s title, which combines the Greek terms “phòs” (light) and “Nyx” (night), serves as a metaphorical exploration of duality, illumination, and rebirth. It also alludes to the Phoenix, the mythical bird that rises from its ashes, symbolizing transformation and regeneration. For Ballocca, the painting is an investigation into the liminal space where light and darkness intersect, much like the journey of personal and artistic evolution.
What sets Pho&Nyx apart is its intricate connection to language and thought. Ballocca describes his process as one where every word, emotion, and abstraction generates a series of “indeterminate psychic manifestations.” These psychic echoes, which emerge as he creates, mirror the structure of ancient hieroglyphs and the transformative power of language. By linking these linguistic elements to artistic practice, Pho&Nyx becomes more than a painting—it becomes a philosophical meditation on how humanity has sought to make sense of the world through symbolic systems."
Excerpt : Alberto Ballocca: A New Chapter in Metaphysical Expression - AAtonau Editorial
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CI - 气 氣 기
Oil, acrylics, oil pastels, oil sticks, pigments, concrete, sprays, enamels, drawing collages, Japanese Ink & graphite on canvas.
38.7 X 23.6 X 1.7 cm
At the end of the day, the Sun sets, disappearing on the horizon to immerse itself into darkness. The boat 'Soup,' with its crew, flows safely on the current of Takuk, the river of the Arerit. In front of the boat, stands Eta, the lookout who scans the horizon. Following, there is Arkh ("wisdom"), the bow pilot who knows currents, sandbanks, and the river. Grid, the lady of the boat, manages its meticulous organization. In the center, Pho with Nyx, the dark night and the high light. She reports Arkh's information to Pho. Nyx and Pho, sister and brother, are protected by the powerful Ci, which does not show itself but always exists.
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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
“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.
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Giuinott
Mixedmedia on panel
80 X 60 X 4 cm
"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
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Samurai - 시
Mixedmedia. Mixed-supports.
11.98 X 19.87 X 1.8 inch
Same Idea, multiple supports. Idea comes from ancient greek 'εἶδος’ and 'ἰδέα’. These two words, conceptually linked togheter by cultural evolution generate what nowadays we use to consider
as ‘Vision’. Subjectively, a vision can be on the outside world or the inner one. This artwork embraces all these three dimension upon a natural perception of sensitive plants. Each version gravitates around this concept, made with multiple mediums as to reflect different tactile and also compositional perception of this spiritual energy.
시 This particle, in Korean language is used to read the Japanese Janji referring to the concept of ‘servilism’ related to the ancient figure of Samurai, with the opposite element of the Ronin, all linked through the concept of serving.
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Orama - ὅραμα
Mixedmedia on paper
19 X 12 X 1.5 inch
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.
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Physis - φύσις
Mixedmedia on paper
48 X 33 X 4 cm
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.
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Natural Form - αναδυόμενες δυνατότητες
Mixedmedia on paper
19 X 11 X 1.5 inch
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.
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Ark of Knowledge - 知
Mixedmedia.
19.7 X 11.9 X 1.5 inch
**Medium**: Graphite drawings, scanned photographs, digital collage, and rendering. Inkjet printing on archival paper (305 gsm)
48x33 cm (19"x12")
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**Includes**: The original graphite drawing used for the final compositional approach is included with the artwork.
Via Half of Venus Gallery
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Aegyptiaka
Mixedmedia on paper
19 X 11 X 1.5 inch
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.
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Euclide
Graphite drawing, Photography, Digital Collages, Manual Collages and Digital render
33 X 48 X 4 cm
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.
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Nkarikkyu - 𐃺Αϼ𐃵
Mixedmedia. Wood, found objects, steel, iron, lavic stones, pigmented clay & dust, acrylics, pigments.
64.96 X 14.17 X 14.96 inch
This name does not exist—in the sense that it exists only as a name built upon layered rules of correct linguistic usage and function. Nkarikkyu is a quantum leap.
𐃺Αϼ𐃵 is the same word, constructed from symbols that do not exist, except on the basis of the rules used to create those that already do.
"A cryptoglyph: 𐃺Αϼ𐃵 exists where Linear B’s combinatorial rules intersect with Greek phonetic drift."
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Takuk - 𓏏𓎡𓎡
Clay, oil, pigmented gold foil and ink.
7.878 X 3.545 X 3.545 inch
In ancient times, vase was an important liturgical element called 'rhyton' that was a perforated container from which liquids poured into it, could escape to be drunk in ceremonies such as libation. Rhytà were very common in ancient Persia, where they were called takūk. After Greek victory over Persians in 479 BC. many luxury goods, including numerous rhytà were brought to Athens as booty and were immediately imitated by greek artists. The original word is thought to come from the Greek rhein, "to flow", which, in turn, derives from the Indo-European *sreu-, "flow".
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Eta - η
Mixedmedia. Granite, acrylics, ink, pigments and wood.
15 X 22 X 23 cm
Heta (Ͱ, ͱ) – The Lost Greek /h/ Sound. Originally derived from Phoenician Heth (𐤇), Heta (Ͱ) was the early Greek letter for the /h/ sound. As Greek dialects gradually lost the /h/ pronunciation, Heta became obsolete and was repurposed into the vowel Eta (Η, η), while its original numerical value (8) persisted in the Greek numeral system. No Greek letter existed purely as a character without also serving as a number.
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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.
"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.
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Jinzo - 진조
Mixed media
16 X 12 X 13 cm
Its effect negates all Traps on the field and prevents either attacker from activating Traps or their effects, making Jinzo a fearsome anti-meta staple in many hands.
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Alef - 𐤀
Wine leaves, clay, ocra clay, iron, concrete, sprays and acrylics
50 X 16 X 15 cm
"Nature also remains central to Ballocca’s practice, evident in both his choice of materials and his artistic themes. Through collaborations with scientific and archaeological projects, such as Medjehu: Investigating Woodcrafts along the Nile, he integrates elements like carbon dating and natural cycles into his pieces. In doing so, he underscores the importance of understanding humanity’s place within the broader rhythms of the natural world, while simultaneously exploring the ways these ancient discoveries inform and resonate with contemporary life."
Excerpt from : Alberto Ballocca: A New Chapter in Metaphysical Expression
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Kissos (κισσός) - Ying.Yang
Mixedmedia. Clay-Based
15.7 X 11 X 7.8 inch
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.
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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
"Take care Bruce Lee said 'Be Water'"
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'Fuoco / L'etica del Fuoco'
Clay, Wood, Sprays, Concrete, Acrylics & Sprays
13.7 X 5.9 X 4 inch
“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)
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Petra Genetrix
Mixedmedia. Semi-installation. Clay-based.
39 X 31 X 15 inch
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.
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L'Origine del Vento
Mixedmedia on paper
48 X 33 X 3 cm
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.
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Wild Protector Mehen
Mixedmedia on paper
50 X 70 X 4 cm
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.
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Trauma Ties - 的
Mixedmedia. Raw cotton paper
21.8 X 11 X 1.6 inch
More you will try to understand it, the more this will understand you without trying.
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Kàtagma x Museo M.m.a.c
Mixedmedia. Paper
36 X 24 X 4 cm
Status: Private collection of the Museo Materiali Minimi d'Arte Contemporanea, Paestum - Italy
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.
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Veins
Mixedmedia on paper
48 X 33 X 2 cm
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.
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Homo Cybersensis
Mixedmedia on paper
45 X 35 X 4 cm
With its invention in China in the 2nd century, paper has served as the support for an extraordinarily diverse body of work. During this time artists like Leonardo da Vinci developed drawings on paper to explore ideas in preparation for creating paintings and sculptures. At the outset of the 20th century, paper would become not only the support, but also the medium itself, as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque explored collage, layering numerous fragments of paper onto paper to create dense compositions. Homo Cybersensis shows an inventive amalgamation of materials and techniques, featuring drawing over prints and interspersed collage elements with painting.
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Anthrakas
Mixedmedia on paper
17.7 X 11.9 X 1.3 inch
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
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Shu - 大树
Mixedmedia. Raw paper.
45 X 31 X 4 cm
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.
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Master of the Heat - συλλαβή
Mixedmedia on board
60 X 40 X 4 cm
One sunny day on N. Sanity Island, Crash Bandicoot was happily dancing near his sister Coco when suddenly—BOOM!—the evil Dr. Neo Cortex’s airship appeared, stealing all the Wumpa Fruits from the jungle!
“Not again!” Crash grinned, cracking his knuckles. With a spin attack and a mighty jump, he raced through the jungle ruins, dodging TNT crates and outsmarting wild boars. Along the way, his loyal mask friend Aku Aku cheered, “Ooga Booga!” (which meant “Go, Crash!”).
When Crash reached Cortex’s volcano lair, he faced off against the mad scientist in a giant mech suit. With a well-timed fruit bazooka (courtesy of Coco) and a belly flop, Crash sent Cortex flying into a pile of exploding Nitro crates. Victory!
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The Pyramids Texts
Mixedmedia on canvas
29.5 X 25.5 X 1.6 inch
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).
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Maieutikos
Mixedmedia on tempered Glass
70 X 50 X 4 cm
Maieutics, derived from the Greek μαιευτική (maieutikḗ), meaning "midwifery," refers to the Socratic method of intellectual inquiry that facilitates the "birth" of ideas through dialogue. Socrates, in Plato’s Theaetetus, likened his approach to a midwife assisting in childbirth, arguing that truth preexists within the individual and must be drawn out via probing questions. This dialectical technique emphasizes critical thinking, self-discovery, and the dismantling of assumptions to reveal latent knowledge. Unlike didactic teaching, maieutics positions the philosopher as a guide rather than an authority, fostering introspection and epistemic autonomy. Today, the term appears in educational theory, psychotherapy, and philosophical discourse, though its usage remains niche. A modern example includes coaching methods that empower clients to uncover solutions independently.
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Ermes
Mixedmedia on canvas
75 X 50 X 3 cm
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.
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Desert Matrix
Mixedmedia on alluminium
60 X 40 X 4 cm
The boat 'Soup,' with its crew, flows safely on the current of Takuk, the river of the Arerit. In front of the boat, stands Eta, the lookout who scans the horizon. Following, there is Arkh ("wisdom"), the bow pilot who knows currents, sandbanks, and the river.
Grid, the lady of the boat, manages its meticulous organization.
In the center, Pho with Nyx, the dark night and the high light.
She reports Arkh's information to Pho. Nyx and Pho, sister and brother, are protected by the powerful Ci, which does not show itself but always exists.
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13th Effort
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
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.
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Fear is Ego
Mixedmedia on board
80 X 60 X 4 cm
The only real fear that can be objectively recognized as true is to be scared of be afraid of something.
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Cleopatra VII
Mixedmedia on panel
75 X 50 X 4 cm
Cleopatra VII Philopator (69–30 BCE), the final ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, remains one of history’s most enigmatic and influential figures. Renowned for her intellect, political acumen, and charisma, she fluently spoke multiple languages and was the first Ptolemaic ruler to master Egyptian, alongside Greek. Her reign was marked by strategic alliances, most famously with Julius Caesar and later Mark Antony, which sought to preserve Egypt’s independence against Rome’s expanding empire.
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Eseis - ἔσεις
Mixedmedia on panel
70 X 50 X 4 cm
'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.
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Hexis Filosofica
Mixedmedia on panel
60 X 40 X 4 cm
"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.
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Deus-Ex Machina
Mixedmedia on canvas
100 X 70 X 3 cm
"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.
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Space Cadet
Mixedmedia on panel
80 X 60 X 4 cm
"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."
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Tyche, la Figlia degli Istanti
Mixedmedia on board
60 X 40 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Tyche
Tecnica mista su tela
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"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
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Capo Tribù Dogon
Mixedmedia on board
65 X 42 X 4 cm
Il Capo Tribù, spesso chiamato Hogon, è il leader spirituale e politico della comunità. Viene scelto tra gli anziani più saggi e rispettati. La sua autorità non è solo terrena, ma anche sacra, poiché è considerato un intermediario tra gli uomini e gli spiriti ancestrali.
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The Tribal Chief, often called the Hogon, is the spiritual and political leader of the Dogon community. He is chosen from among the most wise and respected elders. His authority is not just earthly but also sacred, as he is considered an intermediary between humans and ancestral spirits.
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