Today, I want to share with you an artist whose works are truly bizarre—Enrico Robusti (born 1956). Imagine putting door peepholes over your eyes instead of glasses, downing some vodka, and then visiting your relatives after banging your head a couple of times on a speeding tram. The result? Probably nothing good, but at some point, you might start seeing something akin to what this artist captures in his paintings.
I’ve always believed that consistency and the development of a unique style are more important for an artist than technique. Even if that style is highly controversial, over time it gains value. Perhaps only among a small circle of enthusiasts, but that circle forms a solid foundation for future popularity, and who knows—you might even leave a lasting mark on art history.
I can’t say I like Enrico Robusti’s work, but I can’t deny that it grabs your attention and stands apart from everything else. Yes, the pieces are somewhat repulsive—some even more than others—but that’s precisely the point, so it works.
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Hi, I'm Rauf Aliev. 