Artistic Reaserch

Riccardo Rizzoli’s artistic practice embodies an evocative exploration of absence, roots, homosexuality, and the dreamlike. Through a multidisciplinary approach spanning sculpture, installation, live performance, painting, and video, his work bridges the deeply personal and the universally resonant, inviting viewers to inhabit liminal spaces between self, body, and environment.

Central to the reaserch is the theme of absence, expressed as both longing and potential. His sculptures often feature roots - organic, sinuous forms that suggest a search for connection, anchoring fragmented identities while reaching for something beyond. These elements, intertwined with motifs of the human form and natural structures, evoke a sense of yearning that is both intimate and profound.
The concept of roots also manifests in his exploration of memory and identity, where personal and cultural histories intertwine. The artworks reimagine the human experience through metaphors: a heart becomes a mineral, a fleeting connection transforms into a skate’s inked trail, and a moment of intimacy becomes a luminous, crystallized form. These transformations reflect his fascination with the tension between containment and liberation, permanence and impermanence.

His oniric vision is evident in the interplay of movement and stasis within his pieces, creating dreamlike compositions. This sensibility extends to his use of diverse materials and techniques: the tactile solidity of resin and clay, the fluidity of ink and paint, and the immersive experience of sound and video installations. Together, they form a narrative landscape where absence, transformation, and connection coexist.

Deeply rooted in the body, both as a physical and symbolic vessel. His live performances amplify this dialogue, using dynamic gestures to inscribe emotions onto surfaces, turning movement into visual poetry. These performances reflect his lifelong relationship with freestyle slalom skating, a practice that seamlessly melds discipline and fluidity, shaping his artistic language.

Ultimately, Riccardo’s work is an ode to the human condition - fractured, vibrant, and in constant metamorphosis, crafting a deeply emotive and multidimensional world that invites viewers to traverse the intricate landscapes of identity, memory, and desire.