Nkarikkyu - 𐃺Αϼ𐃵
Mixedmedia.
165 X 36 X 38 cm
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When I describe my process, each sentence, almost each word, story and emotion generate a series of indeterminate psychic manifestations that lead very far from the work in itself, often, as I talk about It, each abstraction summarizes my experience as it has been nurtured between Art and language. Those necessary and apparently meaningless conceptual puzzles, such as Egyptian hieroglyphic ones, are comparable to those needs we have to translate everyday life experiences into comunication systems and, somehow, can explain how and why human beings began to write, regardless of why we had to start writing to communicate something in relation to merely administration necessities.
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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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The Sands of Taym
Mixedmedia on canvas
70 X 90 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
The Sands of Taym
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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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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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Udjat
Pigments, oil and acrylics on canvas
180 X 150 X 4 cm
'Perspectives' curated by The Art Districts.
09.03-06.04 2025
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.
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Tetraktys - τετρακτύς
Mixedmedia on canvas
58.9 X 47.2 X 1.5 inch
Utilizzo, da prima di saperlo, da prima di potermi definire scettico o meno, un vocabolario simbolico che è ciò da cui attingo per creare i miei lavori. Lo chiamo Tetraktys o Tetralemma. Questo mi permette di comunicare senza utilizzare le parole, ma le immagini, forme e colori. Ciò è apparso in maniera così immediata ed assurda che mi sembra impossibile che possa in qualche modo trattarsi di una casualità, rispetto ad un modello poligonale o 2d questo sia, se inteso graficamente, prodotto di un qualche bias. Se anche fosse, il medesimo, darebbe luce alla soprastante forza di un salto quantico, nella natura di questo oggetto geometrico o la sua storia in Natura.
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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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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 - March 9, 2025
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'Isorropìa Oracular - ἔλεγχος'
Mixedmedia on canvas
145 X 95 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Isorropia Oracular
Olio su tela
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"First argument that I feel like denying, is in relation to the term ‘Mother Nature’: I think that Nature is mother of no one, but is what surrounds us in term of everything we can experience, which means that is not a figure to *whom to refer to, to protect oneself or to cradle some ‘romantic’ thoughts, because, as Greek philosophy also teaches us. Nature is an immutable background that no man nor any god made. Things that can be observed and pronounce as ‘…mother nature…’ hide a lack of awareness, perhaps not in reference to what is expressed under term ‘mother’, but certainly in reference to Nature one. What those who proceed in Nature propose to do first, is to realize that there is no way to harm Nature except by harming oneselves, just as it is necessary to avoid researching what is what determines the nature of Nature, because to Nature, everything is subordinate."
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'Il Sogno'
Mixedmedia on canvas
150 X 120 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Il Sogno
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“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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'The Pyramids Texts'
Mixedmedia on canvas
29.5 X 25.5 X 1.6 inch
Alberto Ballocca
The Pyramids Texts
Tecnica Mista su tela
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"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
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'Eftis - εφτης'
Mixedmedia on canvas
80 X 60 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Eftis - εφτης
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"Geometric connections of etereal and endless natural patterns establised the Arerit since archaic times. Syllables have born from the union of Air elements with those of Earth, which come from the hypogeal world. Retracing the sacred Western imagination, far from the keystone that allowed Dante to ascend to the light, descend to discover the Muses and their way of creating languages through the Takuk river."
Serie Arerit, a full project dedicated to the poetry behind each Sunset.
Ancient wisdom meets modern complexities as the day meets the night, during the twilight.
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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
Alberto Ballocca
CI - 气 氣 기
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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.
Serie Arerit, 2025
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'Pho&Nyx'
Mixedmedia on canvas
65 X 52 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Pho&nyx
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“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
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'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
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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
Alberto Ballocca
x-cape
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“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
Alberto Ballocca
Giuinott
Tecnica mista su pannello
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"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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'Jinzo - 진조'
Mixed media
16 X 12 X 13 cm
Alberto Ballocca
'Jinzo - 진조'
Tecnica Mista
Altri dettagli
"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."
Ancient Egypt Renewed
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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.
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'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
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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
Alberto Ballocca
Aqva
Tecnica mista. Base Creta
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“This work is inspired and represents the natural element Water."
Shipped from China
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'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)
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'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
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'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
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'Trauma Ties - 的'
Mixedmedia. Raw cotton paper
21.8 X 11 X 1.6 inch
Alberto Ballocca
'Trauma Ties - 的'
"More you will try to understand it, the more this will understand you."
Framed
Multipanelled
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'Kàtagma'
Mixedmedia. Paper
36 X 24 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Katagma
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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.
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'Veins'
Mixedmedia on paper
48 X 33 X 2 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Veins
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“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
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'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
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'Homo Cybersensis'
Mixedmedia on paper
45 X 35 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Homo cybersensis
2025
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Shipped from Italy
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'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
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'Wild Protector Mehen'
Mixedmedia on paper
50 X 70 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Wild protector mehen
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"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
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'Anthrakas'
Mixedmedia on paper
17.7 X 11.9 X 1.3 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Anthrakas
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"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.
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'Shu'
Mixedmedia. Raw paper.
45 X 31 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Shu
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"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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'Frequency'
Mixedmedia on paper
33 X 24 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Frequency
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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.
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'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.
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'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
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'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.
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New editions available exclusively on request
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'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.
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'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.
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“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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'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
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'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
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'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.
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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.
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'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.
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'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
'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
'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:
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'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
'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
'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
'Taurocatapsia'
Pigments, dyes, collages and acrylics on canvas
55 X 48 X 4 cm
Alberto Ballocca
Taurocatapsia
Mixedmedia on canvas
Token - 1 of 1 Nft on request
Shipped from Italy.
Signed on the back by the artist himself
Framed on black frame.
Certificate is included
Price:
Price on request
'Pòlemos'
Acrylics, collages, sprays, enamels, dyes and acrylics on canvas
38.1 X 34.2 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
Polemos
Mixedmedia on canvas
Token - 1 of 1 Nft on Foundation.app on request
Shipped from Italy.
Signed on the back by the artist himself
Framed on black frame.
Certificate is included
Price:
Price on request
'Geb - 𓅬𓃀𓀭'
Dyes, acrylics, oil pastels, oil, enamels and ink on canvas
38 X 34 X 1.5 inch
Alberto Ballocca
'Geb - 𓅬𓃀𓀭'
Mixedmedia on canvas
Tokenized as 1 of 1 Nft on Foundation.app
Shipped from Italy.
Signed on the back by the artist himself
Framed on black frame.
Certificate is included
Price:
Price on request
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