Manasse Rampino is an Italian artist based in the UAE who specializes in Pop artistry. Pop art got its name from Lawrence Alloway, who was a British critic in the 1950s. The form was well-liked for its daring easy appearance and its bright and vivacious colors.
Manasse developed his artistic career in Dubai with an exhibition which was a turning point in his artistic career. The exhibition led him to receive some proposals for galleries, collaborations with clubs and restaurants, master classes, live performances, and commissions. The appreciation and love he received from the people were his push to not give up and motivated him to keep going further.
It all started during the pandemic or rather restarted during the pandemic. He wanted to create something funny and so, changed his style and started creating pop art with vibrant and fluorescent colors. “I like to take inspiration from classical art. I love the plastic and theatrical poses of Renaissance painting; I find them fascinating and mysterious. I try to explore the different themes in my paintings, which range from fashion, cartoon, cinema, nature and classic icons,” he says.
His paintings portray a pleasant nostalgia. Through his artworks, he wishes to remind people that we can be happy and carefree just like how were during our childhood. He feels most exhilarated when he sees people happy and satisfied with his works.
He follows the trends of fashion icons, cartoons, and graffiti. Manasse’s message to his fellow artists is, “Live your dream, the people around you will appreciate it.” He believes art is something no one ever should give up on. Be patient with yourself and your time will come. His favorite artist is Banksy, who is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and film director. To know more about his latest works, visit www.manasserampino.com