Week 2 Journal

Alessandro Bavari

 

Alessandro Bavari is an Italian-French artist with a background in fine arts from the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. From a young age, he's been drawn to photography, painting, and music, combining these disciplines in his artistic journey. Bavari is a versatile artist, he freelances in advertising, collaborating with top agencies for various brands. He is recognized as a pioneer in digital art and a leading figure in contemporary surrealism. Bavari developed his unique digital style in 1993. He gained popularity by winning the Golden Nica at the Prix Ars Electronica in 2011 for his animation "Metachaos." His innovative work caught the eye of Sir Ridley Scott, leading to a role as a concept artist for "Alien: Covenant" in 2017. Beyond cinema, Bavari serves as an art director and concept artist in video games. He has received numerous awards, including the "Digital Hall of Fame Award". He also exhibited his art globally, including at the Louvre Museum. I was not able to find what software Bavari uses to create his artwork. This piece is a dark theme. Here is his personal website.  https://www.alessandrobavari.com