Mauro Bergonzoli Continued from 31A
Do you work on several pieces simultaneously, or are you monogamous in your creation? I always work on several pieces. While one canvas dries, I move to another. I take breaks to play electric guitar, or to work in my Bavarian garden — my personal “Giverny.” After a heart illness a decade ago, nature became essential to my life. I went plant-based, cut alcohol, tobacco and sugar, and created a vegan cookbook — MAGIC FOOD — with my lover and muse, Franziska. How much space do you give to doubt, to accidents, to imperfection? I never doubt. I trust my hand and my spiritual guidance completely. If something unexpected appears, I welcome it — there’s always a reason. Gianni Agnelli said: “There must always be one note out of tune.” I agree. Imperfection is a doorway to discovery. Past Exhibition — Palm Beach Discussing your past solo exhibition show “Dolce Vita” at the Jennifer Balcos Gallery in Palm Beach (which ran from November 6 to 28th, 2025) — every city imposes its own vibration on an artist. How did Palm Beach influence the spirit of this exhibition? Palm Beach brings us back to light — that tropical clarity that amplifies everything. It made my colors more vibrant, my subjects warmer, my brushstrokes brighter. I wanted viewers to feel the ocean breeze, the sun, and the delicious moments I paint. In Palm Beach, your exhibition meets an ex- tremely international audience. What do you hope they feel when entering Dolce Vita, and what would you like them to walk away with… besides a paint- ing, of course? A vibration — something warm and new. I want them to feel energized, inspired, maybe even a little in love. I’d like them to leave with a fresh excitement for life. The Present and the Future Where are you today in your life as an artist: confirmation, mutation? Always mutation. I evolve constantly. I know where I come from, and I’m even more excited about where I’m going. Curiosity pushes me forward. What artistic territories would you like to explore over the next five years? Whatever the universe brings. Dreams, new mediums, collaborations. I have exciting projects
Lady on the Court - 2025 acrylic on canvas 150x120cm
Light is life. Without it, nothing grows. Darkness only brings more darkness. I admire Caravaggio for the way he made light almost divine. I tattooed a smiling sun with my Bergonzoli Eye on my foot to remind myself of that daily. I wake early, greet the morning sun, and paint until daylight fades. Natural light gives my colors strength and luminosity. Emotionally, light is love — amore. If you had to define the energy of your work, would it be “rising,” “explosive,” “contained,” “erotic”… or something else entirely? My work is energizing. It transmits positive
vibrations, beauty, light, love. It can be erotic or sensual, playful or intense — but it always brings a pulse of joy. The Creative Process What does a day in your Bavarian studio look like? Is it routine, or a kind of organized chaos? Mostly routine — and I love that. I wake early, drink espresso, and “download” the images that came to me during the night. My dreams feel like a computer offering multiple pathways for future paintings. Once the idea becomes clear, I go straight to the canvas.
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