Nunzio Miano - Abstract Portraiture Artist
Inspired by the beauty of human emotions and the complexity of the human mind, Nunzio Miano's paintings are a visual representation of the inner world, where colors and shapes communicate more than words.
His unique style combines bold brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and intricate detail to create captivating and expressive representations of his subjects. Each piece is a unique and personal journey, inviting the viewer to explore their own feelings and thoughts.
Miano's art has been exhibited in galleries across Australia and Europe. His paintings have been praised for their originality, creativity, and emotional depth. His style is heavily influenced by the rich culture of his Sicilian heritage as well as the vibrant colors of Australia.
He paints mainly portraits, capturing the beauty and emotion of his subjects. Miano's portraits often evoke a sense of energy and movement, capturing the essence of feeling and emotion. With his distinct artistic approach and skillful technique, Miano's work has garnered recognition and acclaim both in Australia and internationally.
His abstract portraits offer a fresh and dynamic perspective on the genre, pushing the boundaries of traditional portraiture, and creating pieces of work that will move viewers and evoke emotion.
He has held numerous exhibitions in Australia and Italy and his work is held in private collections in Europe, Australia, and the United States. He believes that art should not only be beautiful, but also meaningful. His work is a reflection of his life and his experiences and is a testament to the power of art to bring people together.
Education
Academia dl'arte Florence Italy
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Edu.), University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design. Monash University
Residencies
2024 NoceFresca Art Residency, Sardinia, Italy
2023 Residenzia Il Palmerino, Fiesole, Florence, Italy
Solo Exhibitions
2024 A Return to Italy, Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne
2024 Portraits of a Distorted Society, Curatorial & co. Sydney
2022 Introspect, Fenton and Fenton, Melbourne
2021 Citizens of the State, Curatorial & co. Sydney
2020 Relics of Sicily, Metro Gallery Melbourne
2018 Tribe Vernissage Art Gallery, Melbourne
2018 - 2019 Blue Ink series, Entrecote, Melbourne
2018 Mask, Gasworks, Melbourne
Group Exhibitions
2023 Abstract Vs New Figurative, Fumo Gallery Milano, Italy
2023 Escapade, Saint Cloche, Sydney
2023 Art that transforms, Quadrant Gallery, Melbourne
2023 Summer Show, Compendium Gallery, Melbourne
2023 Summer Show, Fenton and Fenton, Melbourne
2023 Here on in, Brunswick St Gallery, Melbourne
2022 Kyneton Ridge Artspace
2022 Melbourne Art Fair
2021 Spring show, Fenton and Fenton, Melbourne
2020 Winter show, Fenton and Fenton, Melbourne
2019 Nocturne, Vernissage Art Gallery, Melbourne
2019 End of Summer show, Metro Gallery, Melbourne
2019 Winter show, Metro Gallery Melbourne
2019 The Design Feast, Infinite Design studio, Sydney
Awards and Art Prize Finalist
2024 Lethbridge Small Scale Art Prize
2024 Omnia Art Prize, Melbourne
2023 Newmarch Prospect Portrait Prize, South Australia
2023 National Emerging Art Prize, Sydney
2023 Maldon Landscape Art Prize, Vic
2023 Kennedy Art Prize, South Australia
2023 Smallacombe Portrait Prize
2023 Omnia Art Prize, Melbourne
2022 Mission to Seafarers 20th Maritime Art Prize
2022 Fifty Squared, Brunswick Street Gallery
2022 Omnia Art Prize, Melbourne
2021 Kennedy Art Prize, South Australia
2021 Kilgour Art Prize, Newcastle
2021 Brunswick St Gallery Fifty Squared Art Prize, Melbourne
2021 Lethbridge 20000 small scale Art Prize, Queensland
2021 Wyndham Art prize, Melbourne
2019 Kennedy Art Prize, South Australia
Publications and News
2023 House and Garden Feb
2023 Herald Sun - Dannii Minogue Archibald news article
2022 Art Edit magazine Nov issue
2021 Inside Out magazine Oct issue
2021 House & Garden Sep issue
2021 House & Garden July issue
2021 Belle Magazine Feb/March issue
2020 Inside Out Magazine Dec issue
2020 Belle Magazine Nov issue
2020 Belle Magazine Aug issue
2020 Belle Magazine April issue
2020 Belle Magazine Jan/Feb issue
2020 Real Living March issue
2020 Inside Out magazine March issue
2020 Yellow Trace
2020 H&G Contemporary Australian Renovations
2019 Real Living magazine Oct issue
2019 Forman ‘Meet the artist’
2019 Fred International
2019 Vogue Living
2019 Inside Out magazine April issue
2019 EST. Living
2018 Vogue Living