Fabrizio Bilello (b. 1990) is an Italian artist currently based in Marsala, his Sicilian hometown. He moves to London in 2010 and receives in 2014 a BA in Contemporary Media Practice from the University of Westminster. In 2017 he is admitted to the MFA at KASK, School of Arts Ghent, and graduated in 2019.
His work focuses on the relationship between mankind and the natural world, explores religion and spirituality, yet influenced by a topographic approach. In his long term projects he adopts a variety of visual languages that challenge the dichotomy between documentary and subjective narration, making his aesthetics a changing adaptation to the subjects. The long term dedication allows a deeper understanding of the themes, creating close bonds with his subjects, often leading to a collaborative approach.
His work focuses on the relationship between mankind and the natural world, explores religion and spirituality, yet influenced by a topographic approach. In his long term projects he adopts a variety of visual languages that challenge the dichotomy between documentary and subjective narration, making his aesthetics a changing adaptation to the subjects. The long term dedication allows a deeper understanding of the themes, creating close bonds with his subjects, often leading to a collaborative approach.
Exhibitions
2019 Tussen droom en daad I Expo Masters KASK fotografie, Ghent
2015 Of people and places, Oxford House, London
2014 The 2014 Graduate Showcase, London Gallery West, London
2014 Borderless, Degree Show, Ambika P3 Gallery, London
Curated
2013 Loose Spaces, group exhibition, 5th Base Gallery, London
Mentions
2021 Finalist - Premio Marco Pesaresi
2019 Shortlisted - Void x #FotoRoom Open Call
2017 Finalist - Emrging Talents, MACRO, Rome
2016 Discovery Awards Projection, Encontros da Imagem, Braga
2012 Finalist - State of the Nation, Westphoto Photography Prize, London
Education
2017 ~ 2019 MFA in Visual Arts, KASK Royal Accademy of Fine Arts, Ghent
2011 ~ 2014 BA in Contemporary Media Practice (First Class Honours), University of Westminster, London