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Underwater kingdom ruled by Jewel-like creatures, from Scorpions and beatles to Seahorses. Angelo Filomeno embroidery

Beatle and Scorpio. Angelo Filomeno embroidery

Angelo Filomeno embroidery
Currently exhibited in The House of Magic Affection (December 18, 2014 – January 31, 2015) embroidered paintings by Filomeno are truly masterpieces.
Born in 1963 in Ostuni, Italy, he made a successful career in the world of fashion and costume design. According to Filomeno, he has always wanted to be an artist. So, he decided to pursue a career as an artist in 1993. “Suddenly, my mind and my hands together will create beauty.” And so it happened.
In fact, Maestro works with different materials, from Shandong silk, chromium glass and feathers, to stainless steel. His art features the style, taste, and aesthetic elegance of his designs. In particular, in the series “Underwater kingdom” he embroidered dazzling figures of the underwater world.

Underwater kingdom ruled by Jewel-like creatures, from Scorpions and beatles to Seahorses

Jewel-like creatures, from Scorpions and beatles to Seahorses

“The Alchemist of death” – the top of elegance and taste of the dark arts. However, this series is not too large, and includes the image of fanged skulls, bones and skeletons, filled with the composition of this collection. Defined by craftsmanship of decorative details, themes rely heavily on Baroque, Medieval and Renaissance images of life and death. Made on silk, they hit the sinister beauty of the world of Angelo Filomeno embroidery.

Angelo Filomeno embroidery

Masterpiece of embroidery art

Born in the town of Ostuni, Italy, in 1963, Angelo Filomeno learned needlework from his mother, seamstress, embroiderer, and from the tailor, whose disciple he was. The son of a blacksmith and a dressmaker, he worked in the fashion industry in Milan before moving to New York in 1992. There he created elaborate costumes for theatrical productions. Over the years, he has exhibited his work in New York, Milan, Paris and Miami.

Angelo Filomeno embroidery

Detail. Embroidered beatle

Angelo Filomeno embroidery

Filomeno’s art work included in several public collections. In particular, the Centre Pompidou, Paris; 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa; 21C Museum, Louisville; and Museum of Art & Design, New York. Besides, recently featured at the Museum of Arts and Design, New York in the exhibition Re:Collection.

Noteworthy, in 2015 Filomeno’s work will appear at the exhibition Threaded at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech opening on February 12. The House of Magic Affection is Filomeno’s third exhibition with Galerie Lelong. Angelo Filomeno lives in New York.

Angelo Filomeno embroidery

Monster fish

Angelo Filomeno embroidery

Closeup monster fish

Angelo Filomeno embroidery

Gesso Painting (Alligator), 2014

Songye, 2014 Gesso Painting

Songye, 2014 Gesso Painting

2014 Gesso Painting

Dahlia. Gesso painting

My Love Sings When the Flower is Near

My Love Sings When the Flower is Near (The Philosopher and the Woman), 2007. Galerie Lelong – New York

Still life with fishes in blue

Still life with fishes in blue

Still life with fishes in blue

Gothic motif. Still life with shell. Embroidery and crystals on silk shantung stretched over linen

Tropical still life in yellow

Tropical still life in yellow. Embroidery and crystals on silk shantung stretched over linen

Tropical still life in yellow

Red background. Embroidery art

Seahorses, embroidery art

Seahorses

Seahorses, embroidery art

Closeup Seahorses

Seahorses, embroidery art

Stunning art by Angelo Filomeno

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Colorful fishes

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Fragment of Underwater kingdom

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Sea creatures

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Unique embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Pink background

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Fabulous embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

One-of-a-kind Underwater kingdom. Embroidery

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Acid mirror

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Amulet (Red Akrep), 2011

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Silver Akrep, 2011

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Shaman necklace

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Still life with fishes and red

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

White chandelier

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Blue Cathedral, 2014

Colorful Embroidery by Angelo Filomeno

Death of Vanity, 2006

Embroidered paintings by Italian artist Angelo Filomeno

Thread Painting

Embroidered paintings by Italian artist Angelo Filomeno

Feathers, detail

Embroidered paintings by Italian artist Angelo Filomeno

Fragment of Embroidered painting

Embroidered paintings by Italian artist Angelo Filomeno

Closeup

Embroidered paintings by Italian artist Angelo Filomeno

Framed sculls, Embroidered paintings

Embroidered paintings by Italian artist Angelo Filomeno

Scarlet beatle

Embroidered paintings by Italian artist Angelo Filomeno

Beautiful Scarlet beatle

Embroidered paintings by Italian artist Angelo Filomeno

Art of Embroidered paintings by Angelo Filomeno

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