Alessandro Butera's art is not just a collection of works; it's a story. A story made of color, matter, space, and emotions. And this story, this explosion of creativity, has captured the attention of the press, both locally and nationally. The pages of prestigious magazines and newspapers attentive to the art world have given voice to his vision, recognizing the value and originality of his journey.

DOOR (La Repubblica - GEDI Group): A Stage for Innovation

Being featured in the first issue of DOOR, the exclusive magazine of La Repubblica (GEDI group) dedicated to art, design, and furnishings, is a recognition of great prestige. The well-known fashion photographer and Milanese collector Stefano Galuzzi chose to celebrate one of Butera's extroflexions, works that challenge the two-dimensionality of the canvas and dialogue with the surrounding space. An image that speaks for itself, and that testifies to how Butera's art is able to move and inspire even the most expert and refined connoisseurs of the sector.

See the article on DOOR:

https://lab.repubblica.it/2023/door-magazine-design-casa-repubblica/

 

Balarm (Article by Gianluca Tantillo): The Soul of an Artist Revealed

But it is perhaps in the article "The Fable of the Baker from Brancaccio Who Became an Artist", published in Balarm, a historic and authoritative Sicilian cultural magazine, that the soul of Alessandro Butera is revealed in a more intimate and profound way. The author, Gianluca Tantillo, journalist, writer, but above all a long-time friend of the artist, does not limit himself to describing the works, but tells a story. The story of a man who, starting from a completely different life experience, was able to transform his passion into art, conquering the contemporary art scene with his creative power and originality.

Read the full article on Balarm: https://www.balarm.it/news/sembra-una-fiaba-ma-e-una-storia-vera-chi-e-il-panettiere-di-brancaccio-diventato-pittore-138584

Alessandro Butera's art is an emotional journey, a continuous exploration of forms, colors, and materials. An invitation to look beyond, to discover the beauty that lies beyond the surface.

Alessandro Butera: From the Elegance of Space to the Explosion of Matter

 

Art as Dialectics: Butera’s Journey Between Geometric Rigor and Chromatic Gesture

Alessandro Butera’s artistic journey is a powerful celebration of the dialectic between form and feeling. While his recognition in the design world has been solidified by his iconic Extroflexions—geometric, spatialist pieces recently selected for a high fashion feature in Elle Moda Italia—his research is now expanding toward an emotional expression of overwhelming chromatic energy.

 

Prestige and the Language of Design (Spatialism)

 

Butera's works have long been a reference point for Italian Design and Art Investment. His bas-reliefs and wall sculptures, characterized by pure forms and saturated colors (such as intense reds and blues), are not mere decorative objects but true dialogues with space.

These creations, like those featured in the prestigious Elle Moda Italia photoshoot \ alongside luxury garments, represent the cutting edge of art that is geometric rigor, study of light, and conceptual sophistication. They demonstrate how Butera’s work is intrinsically linked to contemporary luxury and architectural interiors, establishing his signature as a synonym for high design and media value.

 

The New Frontier: Matter in Freedom (Palette Knife Painting)

 

Parallel to the rigor of his design work, Butera introduces a new, exuberant pictorial exploration that emphasizes the freedom of gesture and the joy of color.

The recently completed canvas, a large Palette Knife Acrylic depicting an abstract floral still life , marks a crucial stylistic evolution. Here, the impasto technique transforms the two-dimensional surface into a tactile and chromatic battleground. Thick, layered strokes of red, yellow, electric blue, and green create a vibrant mass that suggests life and movement.

If spatialist design speaks to the intellect and architectural space, this painting speaks directly to emotion. This work, while maintaining his unmistakable material signature, offers a joyful thematic accessibility, making it ideal for injecting light and character into modern residential settings.

 

One Signature, Two Markets, One Value

 

Butera’s ability to move fluidly between geometric abstraction and material expressionism is his greatest artistic and commercial strength.

His Spatialism works continue to sustain his prestige in luxury and investment, while his new palette knife canvases open his work to a wider audience, tapping into the strong global demand for high-end home décor.

Every piece, whether a shadow sculpture or an explosion of pigment, carries the same guarantee: an original work of Italian Art with a value proven by critics and the market, ready to transform any space into a statement of style and emotional depth.

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