VITTORIO IAVAZZO

Born in Naples in 1991, Vittorio Iavazzo holds a degree in Graphic Art and Illustration from the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples. Since completing his studies in 2016, he has created installations for theatre sets, advertising campaigns and religious events and exhibited in galleries and museums across Italy, gaining increasing recognition for the technical mastery and emotional connection of his works.

Made principally from paper mache and eco resins, Iavazzo’s sculptures combine traditional and modern techniques. His figures evoke the rich artistic history and traditions of his country and more specifically his home city of Naples where artists have exploited the infinite creative possibilities of paper mache for centuries to construct nativity scenes and theatre sets of astonishing craftsmanship. Iavazzo’s choice of materials is based on concern for environmental issues while the often colourful, ‘pop’ impact of his creations gives them a further contemporary edge.