Original Art
Alberto Macone, "Illuminami"
- Item Number
- 1-DDF
- Estimated Value
- 800 USD
- Sold
- 400 USD to reluctantgoldfish
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Artist: Alberto Macone
Title: Illuminami
Medium: Original painting
Image Size: 11.5 x 8 inches
Frame Size: Unframed
Mat Size: 19.5 x 16 inches
Date: 2011
Signed: Yes
Shipping & Handling: Paid by winning bidder
Reserve Bid is $400
This illustration was used as poster for an exhibition of visual arts held in Rome in July, 2011 and sponsored by the Italian publisher Einaudi.
Item Special Note
Alberto's website: http://tenderdove-dovetender.blogspot.com
Alberto Macone was born in Rochester, New York, in 1971. During his childhood, he moved to Rome, Italy where he still lives. He graduated in Biology, earned a PhD in Biochemistry and currently works as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, La Sapienza University and he has co-authored many publications in international scientific journals. Along this scientific training, Alberto has also developed great artistic skills as self learner, namely in drawing and painting. He received a Mention of Honor in the 16th International Prize of Childhood Illustration Scarpetta d'oro 2011.
He currently works as an illustrator and collaborates with the Italian publisher ELI.