I was born in Italy to a French mother (from Brittany) and an Italian father (from Puglia), and in 1996 I moved to Vienna.
Throughout my life, I have had a variety of life and work experiences. From McDonald's to Starbucks to website designer.
In 2014, I begin training as a tour guide, which rekindled my interest in art and brought me closer to these themes.
In 2020, following some important personal events, I began a career as a figurative artist, starting with the award-winning Tableaux Vivantes in the ORF's #DuBistKunst competition (Austrian RAI).
Here is a brief summary of my artistic activity to date, starting with the tableaux vivants created as part of the ORF's #Dubistkunst initiative.
- Tableaux Vivants -
My career as a figurative artist began in 2020 as part of the ORF's #DuBistKunst initiative, with tableaux vivants of important works of art such as Titian's Ecce Homo and Jacob Jordaens' The King of Beans.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SdDEpFqYk/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_xrsUjFvgY/
https://www.achim-ferrandina.guide/tableaux-vivants.html
- Views from a touristless tourist-guide -
Also in 2020, I started drawing and initially created detailed cityscapes of Vienna and its surroundings, which I called “Views from a touristless tourist guide.”
I then began making copies of works by the great masters, which helped me perfect my technique and develop my own style.
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- Vermeer's journey through art history -
In 2022, I began my first series of independent works, Vermeer's journey through art history. In this series, I combine Vermeer's “The Art of Painting” with styles and motifs from important artists such as Raphael, Rubens, Brueghel, Caravaggio, and even modern masters such as Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt. This series, which includes 37 works, represents an innovative interpretation of classical art history, combining elements from different eras and styles.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/DIlBO4NKu9i/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvZYZcSsd3v/
https://www.achim-ferrandina.guide/VermeerIT.html
- Le Giornate della Pittura or the Measurement of Time -
In 2023, my second series, Le Giornate della Pittura or The Measurement of Time, was born. This series deals with the time spent in the creation of a work of art. The works in this series are three-dimensional and handcrafted, serving to make the passage of time in artistic creation visible.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/DAT3MLER9vM/
https://www.achim-ferrandina.guide/LeGiornateIT.html
- Suspended Time -
With Suspended Time, I continue my exploration of time as an artistic medium.
The series is a further development of “Le Giornate della Pittura or the Measurement of Time.” While in that case I explored the duration of an artistic process, in “Suspended Time” I literally freeze time and make it visible.
Time is an essential but often overlooked factor in art. It permeates every form of creative endeavor, whether painting, sculpture, or music. But while the finished work remains, the time that led to its creation disappears into obscurity.
In this series, I capture time itself, suspended on threads, fixed in a moment. Each work is labeled with the hour, minute, and second, reflecting the exact duration of its creation. In this way, I invite the viewer not only to see the final product, but also to become aware of the time that created it, a time that would otherwise be lost.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DOanBtvis8M/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHThx9itRkW/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DAT2NYisRsp/
https://www.achim-ferrandina.guide/SuspendedTimeIT.html
- Artistic awards received to date -
Exhibitions: La Gacilly Festival in Baden, Garten Tulln
Media presence: contributions to the ORF's Kulturmontag program
Permanent exhibition: works in the ORF's cultural editorial office
First exhibition in Vienna: February 2024
Second exhibition at the Hirt-Haus studio in Scheifling: November/December 2024
Further information about my work can also be found on my website and on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/achimferrandina_gouriou/
https://achim-ferrandina.guide/IT/index.html
