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Raphael Mazzucco
In the world of fine art, few names resonate with the same level of reverence and awe as that of Raphael Mazzucco. Renowned for his captivating imagery that seamlessly melds the raw beauty of nature with the ethereal allure of the human form, Mazzucco stands as a titan in the realms of both fashion photography and contemporary art. Having garnered international acclaim in the world of commercial photography with high-profile campaigns in Vogue, Victoria's Secret, L'Oréal, Guess, and Sports Illustrated, Mazzucco is globally renowned not only for his editorial fashion imagery but also his celebrity portraiture of notable actors including Benicio Del Toro, Matt Damon, Susan Sarandon, and Elizabeth Banks. Following a two-year tour of photography exhibitions in Milan, Florence, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Singapore, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York, Mazzucco’s magnetising charisma made his home in Montauk a hive of activity for high-profile local creatives. His creativity flourished in the company of American artist, photographer and longtime friend and neighbour, Peter Beard; whose own portrait was famously painted by previous Montauk resident, Francis Bacon. An organic extension of the challenging and beautiful images he was already creating, Mazzucco’s fine artworks have been shaped by the artists he most admires and become deeply embedded in their rich cultural history.
In Mazzucco's hands, nature and fashion photography are transformed into
multidimensional resin artworks, infused with the energy of his deeply immersive shoots, and living terrain of his travels. Typically spending at least four weeks on location shoots, fully immersed in the local environment with a small team and a native guide, Mazzucco’s artworks show an unwavering commitment to documenting the untouched beauty of his surroundings. His compositions weave together elements of nature, sensuality, and the human form, inviting viewers to enjoy the interplay of photography, collage, and painted elements encased in layers of hand-poured resin. Drawing on some of his favourite artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Mazzucco often collages his location photographs, using double exposure and layering techniques that beg close inspection, with intricate new details that come to light with each look. Mazzucco has exhibited his work in galleries and museums around the world, including New York, Los Angeles, London and most recently America’s prestigious modern and contemporary art fair, Art Miami 2023. He has also published several books showcasing his photography, including "Culo by Mazzucco", a collaboration with music producer Jimmy Lovine and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, which celebrates the female form. Through his dynamic fusion of mediums and his unyielding commitment to artistic expression, Mazzucco’s ‘living landscapes’ continue to leave an indelible mark on the world of fine art.
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