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As students of the artistic and historical culture of Lake Como, we have treasured documents and techniques handed down orally by the “magistri comacini.”
In our workshops, traces, tools, and projects, inherited from generation to generation, of Italian culture are preserved. This is to guarantee you an experience of the highest level and a complete immersion in the history of Italian art.
“Artistic creation is not merely an aesthetic expression; it is also a tool for well-being. Contact with natural materials fosters a profound inner connection. Our objective is to guide you on this journey.”
The entire team belongs to a unique family that has developed high-profile activities for over 30 years in the fields of Italian artistic cultural heritage, restoration, teaching, and art in general.
You will thus experience the highest level of engagement and a complete immersion in art.
In the heart of Bellagio, on the shores of Lake Como, we have established our art workshop in a timeless location where creativity is expressed through hands, soul, and material, drawing inspiration from the techniques employed by ancient Masters.
Our objective is to pass down the traditions and techniques of Italian art history.
The ethos of our workshop is founded on respect for the environment.
We exclusively utilize natural pigments, derived from earths, plants, and minerals, carefully prepared in our laboratory according to ancient techniques. Our canvases, supports, and working materials are meticulously selected, prioritizing recyclable, biodegradable, or sustainably sourced solutions. This principle has also been applied to our exclusive locations.
This is an invitation to slow down, to rediscover the authentic beauty of creation, and to allow humanity, not technology, to paint the future. Through painting, manual creation, and the conscious observation of nature, this becomes an act of meditation that frees the mind, calms the spirit, and restores inner balance.
He has lived and worked on Lake Como for many years. He traveled for study to numerous Italian cities, including Lecce, Venice, Carrara, and Milan. He has been painting and sculpting since the age of 13, and possesses a particular affinity for marble.
Dreamlike and metaphysical, visible and invisible, matter and antimatter are some of the recurring themes in his works.
His atelier overlooks the small port of Loppia, in Bellagio on Lake Como.
An internationally recognized artist, he continues to dedicate his time to inspiration and artistic research.
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Always passionate about art history, she has dedicated 25 years to the techniques necessary for the conservation of historical artistic heritage, collaborating with public and private institutions in Italy and abroad.
She spent her childhood on Lake Como, studied in Milan, and specialized for several years in painting, particularly watercolor. She is the wife of Abele and mother of Angelo and Achille. She loves cinema, theater, and music.
She entered the world of art at a very young age, living and studying on Lake Como. She loves to travel and is very familiar with America and parts of England.
She has two children, Lucia and Battista, and loves spending time with them. She adores animals.
She develops graphic projects and explores ever-new techniques in historical printing or on innovative materials. Having overseen the organization and coordination of artistic activities for over 10 years, she will be the perfect local guide for this special journey.
She is Alessandra's sister.
As a workshop assistant, he fulfills a role historically well-known in Italian art studios.
He assists in preparing colors and organizing equipment.
He has been studying at an Italian art high school for four years; his passions include visual arts, cinema, and engines.
He is the son of Abele and Alessandra.
He is our mascot, passionate about practical activities and possessing a strong creativity for comics; he is collaborative and engaged. Passionate about IT, he provides useful information to communicate the existence of this small entity to the world with a young and constantly evolving vision, creating a bridge between past, present, and future.
He loves engines, animals, and outdoor experiences. He is the second son of Alessandra and Abele.
Our mascot for 5 years, he is an Italian Mastiff (Cane Corso), a very ancient breed. He is special due to his size, which is beyond the norm.
He has a very sweet disposition; he is our night guardian and daytime companion.
Manfred is a European ginger cat, abandoned by his mother in our workshop in Valmadrera. He was raised and adopted by Artis, who acts as his older brother.
He greatly loves artworks and enjoys playing hide-and-seek among the marble sculptures.
