There are artists who, even though they are outstanding creators of their generation, remain hidden from many of us because they create in the peculiarly closed universe of street art. However, we would like them to become more widely known in our country as well. Italian street art artist Millo, also known as Francesco Camillo Giorgino, is one of these renowned artists.
Maximalist, yet minimalist
Millo was born in Italy in 1979, and since then he has conquered the cities of the world with his huge, black-and-white frescoes, which are made instantly recognizable and memorable by the unique colored elements. After studying architecture, the artist turned to street art, and he uses the urban environment as a canvas for his paintings. The detailed black-and-white characters often bring to life the everyday life of the city in us, with subtle, playful humor and a large dose of emotion. The most intimate human feelings are reflected in the paintings, such as love, hope, strength, loneliness or fear. Millo tells us to return to simplicity, to elementary things, to human feelings. His works are therefore both maximalists and minimalists.
Cinematic compositions
The paintings of the street art artist are meticulously and precisely crafted, and the compositions appear before us like a film due to the relationship between the displayed characters and the surrounding elements. The work as a whole always tells a thought-provoking story, which every viewer can interpret differently. Millo's works can be found all over the world - from Rome to New York, from St. Petersburg to London, they bring new life to urban spaces and buildings.
There is always hope
His creations shed light on the challenges of the modern world and the urban living space, while at the same time radiating hope and optimism. Millo's work is a perfect example of how art can be made a part of everyday life and how the urban environment can be a more livable, colorful place for all of us. Millo didn't plan to become an artist, he just loved to paint, but looking at his paintings, we can only be happy that he chose to create on the street instead of the drawing board.
