Originally from Ruffano (Lecce) in souther Italy, Angelo was formally trained in nautical science and mechanical engineering, followed by an education in fine art, sculpture and new media. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) – Art, Design and Technology (2010-2013); and a BA (2004-2007) in Sculpture (Camberwell College of Art, London).In 2020 he has successfully completed a Postgraduate MA in Fine Art at LJMU (John Moore University) Liverpool.
He has been the initiator of various collective, from the italian group Action-Hour with artist Stefan Locker behind the renowned Jazz Club Praga Cafe' in Bologna, Italy and TheForeignOffice in London to the collective Material Matters founded in 2018 in Liverpool. He was an active member of The Well artist studios in Liverpool and a part-time collaborator with Urban Workbench, a nomadic learning hub.
His work explores the affective potentialities emerging from the relationship between objects and humans; how objects trigger our emotional responses and memories; and how these are played out through our locations and dis-locations in space. His approach to Art making is highly multidisciplinary to include; sculpture, sound and video installation, site-specific interventions, photography, performance and Computer Aided Design technology.
Angelo has been and still presenting his work in various site-specific venues in London, Liverpool and Italy. He has collaborated with artist Nicola Rae; actress Alakananda Samath; poet/writer/entrepreneur David Ellis; artist/poet/writer John Elcock and performer/writer Silvia Battista. Angelo is also a virtuoso Theremin player, an instrument which closely relates to his work as a DIY electronic performer/sculptur. He has recently collaborated and performed with the group of the MIMOIDS at Fabric District in Liverpool. Angelo is increasingly interested in fostering collaborations with galleries, curators and cultural institutions eager to explore the relationship between art, science, sound and technology and education.
EDUCATION
2018 - 2020: Postgraduate MA Fine Art at LJMU (John Moore University) Liverpool.
2010 – 2013: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Sacred Heart High School Awarded with Qualified teacher status (QTS) - Subject area (Art, Design and Technology) Description: Observe and record the progress of the class - Plan lessons in line with national objectives to ensure that students learn. They also encourage, monitor and record the progress of their pupils - Create and up to date with developments in my subject area, new resources, methods and national objectives - Liaising and networking with other professionals, parents and carers, both informally and formally.
2004 – 2007: Bachelor of Arts in Sculpture at Camberwell College of Art
Courses Included:
Art History Methodologies - Art and Philosophy - Art and History - New Media/ Video - Photography
2003 – 2004: Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Camberwell College of Art
Courses included:
Art History Methodologies - Art and Philosophy - Art and History - New Media/ Video - Photography – Drawing
1983 – 1989: Diploma in Mechanical Engineer, Nautical science - at Ministry of Defence (Italy) Course description: Achieve an in-depth theoretical knowledge of the marine engine in general and, specifically, its components. Acquire theoretical and practical knowledge for the repair and maintenance of ship engine. Courses included: Thermodynamic – Engineering - Nautical Science - Lubrication circuit - Elements of mechanical design - Elements of electromechanical - Mechanical measuring instruments - Applied Physics
EXHIBITIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2021
(IN) Sight – Bridewell Studio Gallery – Liverpool, UK
September 2021
Space is the place – Convenience Gallery – Wirral, Liverpool, UK
January 2021
Virtual Matter(S)- Performance Arts Series Online at The Hive Art Community, curated by Kathie Halfin - Brooklyn, NY,USA.
September 2020
LJMU MA Fine Art, Online Final Show 2020
August 2019
LJMU MA fine Art, Final Show Exhibition at John Moore University, Liverpool
December 2018
Material Matters - Collective Exhibition at Bridewell Studio, Liverpool
December 2018
LJMU MA fine Art, Collective Exhibition at John Moore University, Liverpool
October 2018
LJMU MA fine Art, Collective Exhibition at Make, Liverpool
August 2018
Solo show "The Jugglers" at Independent Biennal 18, Liverpool
May 2018
Material Matters - Collective Exhibition at The Well Studio, Liverpool
August 2017
The thread that bind us... - Collective Exhibition at Memorial Art Gallery, Stockport
November 2015-16
UPCYCLE LAB LIVE in collaboration with artist Nicola Rae at Chelsea Triangle Space, London
March 2013
Stop Motion Animation workshop at Sacred Heart High School, London
November 2011
Installation for performance “You speak, I listen, He whispers” at Nightingale Theatre, Brighton
March 2011
Installation / Performance “The waking up of an unplugged mind” at Hatch Gallery London
October 2009
Site Specific Installation “Artaud: Terminal Curses” at “The Theosophical Society”, London
May 2008
Collective Exhibition “(26th)” at 17 McCullum Road, London
May 2008
Collective Exhibition “New Video Art from Europe” at 37 Heneage Street Gallery, London; Supported by Blow della Barra and Galleria 111, Lisbon.
August 2007
Collective Exhibition “ Sconfinando” at Attic Studio, Parma
June 2007
Degree Show at Camberwell College - University of the Art, London
October 2006
Experimental Shorts Screening “Early Bird” at the Curzon Cinema, London
August 2006
Collective Exhibition “Private Staff Only” at ICA (Institute of Contemporary Art), London
June 2006
Collective Exhibition “Risky Shogun” at Camberwell College - University of the Art, London
October 2005
Collective Exhibition “Intermission” at (Red Gate Gallery) London
June 2005
Collective Exhibition “[IN] visible” at The Crypt, St. Pancras Church, London
June 2004
Foundation Show at Camberwell College - University of the Art London London
November 2002
Collective Show “Open Studio” at Trundle Street Studios, London
November 2001
Collective Exhibition,” Lounge - scape” at Red Gate Gallery, London
March 2001
Collective Exhibition,”01’Intrusion’, at the Round Chapel, London
February 2000
Collective Exhibition “TWO@291” at the 291 Gallery, London
April 2000
Collective Exhibition,”ONE@291” at the 291 Gallery, London
He has been the initiator of various collective, from the italian group Action-Hour with artist Stefan Locker behind the renowned Jazz Club Praga Cafe' in Bologna, Italy and TheForeignOffice in London to the collective Material Matters founded in 2018 in Liverpool. He was an active member of The Well artist studios in Liverpool and a part-time collaborator with Urban Workbench, a nomadic learning hub.
His work explores the affective potentialities emerging from the relationship between objects and humans; how objects trigger our emotional responses and memories; and how these are played out through our locations and dis-locations in space. His approach to Art making is highly multidisciplinary to include; sculpture, sound and video installation, site-specific interventions, photography, performance and Computer Aided Design technology.
Angelo has been and still presenting his work in various site-specific venues in London, Liverpool and Italy. He has collaborated with artist Nicola Rae; actress Alakananda Samath; poet/writer/entrepreneur David Ellis; artist/poet/writer John Elcock and performer/writer Silvia Battista. Angelo is also a virtuoso Theremin player, an instrument which closely relates to his work as a DIY electronic performer/sculptur. He has recently collaborated and performed with the group of the MIMOIDS at Fabric District in Liverpool. Angelo is increasingly interested in fostering collaborations with galleries, curators and cultural institutions eager to explore the relationship between art, science, sound and technology and education.
EDUCATION
2018 - 2020: Postgraduate MA Fine Art at LJMU (John Moore University) Liverpool.
2010 – 2013: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Sacred Heart High School Awarded with Qualified teacher status (QTS) - Subject area (Art, Design and Technology) Description: Observe and record the progress of the class - Plan lessons in line with national objectives to ensure that students learn. They also encourage, monitor and record the progress of their pupils - Create and up to date with developments in my subject area, new resources, methods and national objectives - Liaising and networking with other professionals, parents and carers, both informally and formally.
2004 – 2007: Bachelor of Arts in Sculpture at Camberwell College of Art
Courses Included:
Art History Methodologies - Art and Philosophy - Art and History - New Media/ Video - Photography
2003 – 2004: Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Camberwell College of Art
Courses included:
Art History Methodologies - Art and Philosophy - Art and History - New Media/ Video - Photography – Drawing
1983 – 1989: Diploma in Mechanical Engineer, Nautical science - at Ministry of Defence (Italy) Course description: Achieve an in-depth theoretical knowledge of the marine engine in general and, specifically, its components. Acquire theoretical and practical knowledge for the repair and maintenance of ship engine. Courses included: Thermodynamic – Engineering - Nautical Science - Lubrication circuit - Elements of mechanical design - Elements of electromechanical - Mechanical measuring instruments - Applied Physics
EXHIBITIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2021
(IN) Sight – Bridewell Studio Gallery – Liverpool, UK
September 2021
Space is the place – Convenience Gallery – Wirral, Liverpool, UK
January 2021
Virtual Matter(S)- Performance Arts Series Online at The Hive Art Community, curated by Kathie Halfin - Brooklyn, NY,USA.
September 2020
LJMU MA Fine Art, Online Final Show 2020
August 2019
LJMU MA fine Art, Final Show Exhibition at John Moore University, Liverpool
December 2018
Material Matters - Collective Exhibition at Bridewell Studio, Liverpool
December 2018
LJMU MA fine Art, Collective Exhibition at John Moore University, Liverpool
October 2018
LJMU MA fine Art, Collective Exhibition at Make, Liverpool
August 2018
Solo show "The Jugglers" at Independent Biennal 18, Liverpool
May 2018
Material Matters - Collective Exhibition at The Well Studio, Liverpool
August 2017
The thread that bind us... - Collective Exhibition at Memorial Art Gallery, Stockport
November 2015-16
UPCYCLE LAB LIVE in collaboration with artist Nicola Rae at Chelsea Triangle Space, London
March 2013
Stop Motion Animation workshop at Sacred Heart High School, London
November 2011
Installation for performance “You speak, I listen, He whispers” at Nightingale Theatre, Brighton
March 2011
Installation / Performance “The waking up of an unplugged mind” at Hatch Gallery London
October 2009
Site Specific Installation “Artaud: Terminal Curses” at “The Theosophical Society”, London
May 2008
Collective Exhibition “(26th)” at 17 McCullum Road, London
May 2008
Collective Exhibition “New Video Art from Europe” at 37 Heneage Street Gallery, London; Supported by Blow della Barra and Galleria 111, Lisbon.
August 2007
Collective Exhibition “ Sconfinando” at Attic Studio, Parma
June 2007
Degree Show at Camberwell College - University of the Art, London
October 2006
Experimental Shorts Screening “Early Bird” at the Curzon Cinema, London
August 2006
Collective Exhibition “Private Staff Only” at ICA (Institute of Contemporary Art), London
June 2006
Collective Exhibition “Risky Shogun” at Camberwell College - University of the Art, London
October 2005
Collective Exhibition “Intermission” at (Red Gate Gallery) London
June 2005
Collective Exhibition “[IN] visible” at The Crypt, St. Pancras Church, London
June 2004
Foundation Show at Camberwell College - University of the Art London London
November 2002
Collective Show “Open Studio” at Trundle Street Studios, London
November 2001
Collective Exhibition,” Lounge - scape” at Red Gate Gallery, London
March 2001
Collective Exhibition,”01’Intrusion’, at the Round Chapel, London
February 2000
Collective Exhibition “TWO@291” at the 291 Gallery, London
April 2000
Collective Exhibition,”ONE@291” at the 291 Gallery, London