About Maxmilian Ciccone
Plein air Calabrian realism with Caravaggio-level shadows
Maxmilian Ciccone is an Italian painter born in 1972 in Catanzaro, Calabria.
Maxmilian Ciccone at a glance
- Born: 1972, Calabria, Italy
- Nationality: Italian
- Known for: Realistic portraits, landscapes and plein air paintings
- Medium: Oil painting
- Education: Liceo Artistico of Catanzaro, then largely self-taught
- Influences: Caravaggio and the Russian and Neapolitan schools of painting
- Based in: Florence, Italy, where he paints and teaches
- Website: cicconemaxmilian.com
He grew up in the mountain village of Tiriolo, where his artistic inclination was evident from childhood. He studied at the Liceo Artistico of Catanzaro and later developed his skills through self-study. He is deeply influenced by Caravaggio, Shishkin, and Kramskoy. He practices en plein-air painting, seeking to capture the air and moods of the moment. He believes painting is a talent that comes from God and is a vibrant, life-filled expression.
His work explores realism and verism, capturing the sensations of nature.
He has participated in solo and group exhibitions in Catanzaro, Cosenza, Arezzo, and the Florence Biennale in 2017. At age 21, he converted to Christianity, which transformed his perception of life and art. He is fascinated by French academicism, Russian realism, and Neapolitan painting. He currently lives in Tuscany and has a studio in Florence, where he paints and teaches. His works are gaining international recognition.
He has a deep connection to the spiritual and emotional dimensions of painting.
“The genius of this young painter is found in the ability to put into coexistence a number of contrasting elements. Nature and the things that populate the paintings of Maxmilian Ciccone are presented to the eye of the viewer as details of reality; receiving new life from the canvas that hosts them which spirituality is all based on the essence of pictorial material.”
He believes that painting enters history and remains in history, recounting memories that will last forever. His paintings are increasingly adorning the homes of private collectors. He continues to develop his craft and his reputation in the Italian art scene.
Maxmilian Ciccone is a rising talent in Italian realism. His work captures the beauty of nature and the depth of human emotion. He continues to inspire with his dedication and his unique artistic vision.
You can see more of Maxmilian’s paintings and his studio news on his own website, cicconemaxmilian.com.
