STEFANO PULEO
In art you can find something that is not evident in everyday life: the serenity, the harmony of forms, the strength of color, but above all the imagination that allows you to travel inside the painting, reinvent it.
-Stefano Puleo
Influenced by Cézanne and Modigliani, Stefano's work is familiar to us for its classical style. His compositions, whether women, characters or landscapes, are windows that lead us to discover stories in timeless times. His delicate themes give universality to his works, allowing simple spectators and expert collectors to discover, admire and become part of his artistic universe. His colorful, cheerful, mature and very Mediterranean palette achieves an impressive set of tones like few others. It is common to see large formats, which give the work a touch of spectacularity, and accentuate the beauty of the shapes and colors. An Italian master of classical painting, his art provokes, enchants and transcends.
Puleo’s compositions range from portraits to landscapes, all imbued with a contemplative energy that goes beyond literal representation. Whether it’s his “Women,” “Characters,” or “Landscapes” series, his works convey a tranquil atmosphere that reveals the beauty hidden in the everyday. Through his balanced use of color and form, Stefano creates visually appealing compositions filled with calm and introspection.
Bathers - 2023 - oil on linen - 120 x 140 cm.
Color is a central pillar of Puleo's artistic approach. He employs a Mediterranean palette filled with warm and vibrant tones that reflect the light and warmth of his homeland. This use of color is not merely decorative but becomes a visual language that communicates the passion and emotional depth of his themes. For Stefano, color is the essence of painting, a tool to express the energy and spirit within each piece.
Throughout his career, Puleo has developed
an aesthetic that blends the classic with the
contemporary, respects tradition while continuing
to innovate. His large formats and technical mastery
allow him to create works that, while apparently simple, hide emotional complexity. Light, another key element in his work, is used to highlight shapes and create a sense of volume, giving his paintings a dynamic quality that invites exploration from multiple angles.
Represented in Mexico by HECTOR DIAZ Gallery, Stefano Puleo is considered one of the most important contemporary Fauvist painters in Europe. His ability to combine a clear, balanced environment with compositions of deep emotional resonance has captured the attention of collectors and critics worldwide. Through his art, Puleo continues to create moments of timeless beauty and reflection, establishing himself as a key figure in the contemporary art scene, an artist whose legacy will undoubtedly endure in the history of art.
-Hector Diaz
Spring - 2021 - oil on canvas - 150 x 200 cm.
