🎨 Arte del Presepe di Scelsi Alessandro: when tradition becomes contemporary art
In the world of Italian artistic craftsmanship, there are few creators capable of uniting tradition, technical mastery and contemporary vision with as much accuracy as Arte del Presepe di Scelsi Alessandro.
Presepista artist based in Milan, Alessandro Scelsi is today recognized as a reference for those who consider the presepe not only as a Christmas tradition, but as a true artistic language, capable of telling stories, transmitting emotions and creating unique atmospheres.
Through this article, we would like to present it to you in the form of a portrait-interview, in order to enter his creative universe and understand what makes his work so unique.
✨ Who is Scelsi Alessandro – Arte del Presepe
“My name is Scelsi Alessandro, known as Arte del Presepe di Scelsi Alessandro, and my passion for manual work dates back to my childhood. »
From an early age, Alessandro developed a particular sensitivity for manual creation and attention to detail.
He begins his journey with the static modeling, a demanding apprenticeship that allows him to work with shapes, volumes and materials with rigor.
This first experience lastingly shaped his way of creating:
🔹 careful observation
🔹 technical precision
🔹 constant search for the right detail
So many elements which will become the foundations of his artistic identity.
🕯️ From model making to the art of presepe
From 2010, Alessandro chooses to devote himself fully topresepe art, following a route self-taught, based on experimentation, study and personal research.
For him, the presepe goes well beyond a simple traditional representation:
“Presepe is an artistic language in its own right, capable of telling stories and transmitting emotions through material. »
Each creation thus becomes a living scene, thought of as a complete work.
🏗️ Styles, techniques and materials
One of the strong points of theArte del Presepe di Scelsi Alessandro lies in its ability to master all presepial styles, adapting its techniques to each project.
🎭 Styles made
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Traditional Presepe
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Neapolitan Presepe
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Artistic dioramas
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Thumbnails
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Contemporary creations
🧱 Materials used
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Liège
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Wood
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Plaster
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Polystyrene
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Terracotta
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Paper mache
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Natural materials
Each material is carefully selected in order to obtain a rendering at the same time realistic, durable and expressive.
📦 Presepi in a box: an artistic signature
Among his most emblematic creations, we find the presepi in box, become a real artistic signature.
These original works allow us to:
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concentrate a scene in a defined space
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enhance details despite a compact format
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offer presepi adapted to small spaces
This unique approach naturally led Alessandro to develop custom presepi, designed according to:
✔ available space
✔ customer expectations
✔ the message to convey
🌍 Exhibitions, events and recognition
Over the years, Scelsi Alessandro's career has been enriched thanks to his participation in numerous exhibitions, events and competitions.
These experiences played a key role in his artistic development, allowing him to:
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compare your work to other artists
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expand your audience
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make known the art of presepe beyond traditional boundaries, to the international
🤝 Collaboration with Colle21 and Superglue Colle21
An essential aspect of his journey is the collaboration with brands sharing the same values ofrequirement, quality and craftsmanship, in particular Colle21.
“The collaboration with Colle21 was immediately positive, on a human, creative and professional level. »
In the creation of presepi and dioramas, the precision and reliability of the assemblies are fundamental.
It is in this context that Superglue Colle21 establishes itself as an essential ally for the artist.
Thanks to his application precision, its exceptional outfit and its versatility on many materials (wood, cork, metal, ceramic, plastic), Superglue Colle21 allows you to work with serenity, while respecting the demand for detail specific to the art of presepe.
📲 Transmission and sharing of the art of presepe
In parallel with his artistic activity, Alessandro carries out important work in disclosure. Through photos, videos, tutorials and step-by-step content, he shares his know-how and helps transmit his passion.
🔗 Follow Arte del Presepe di Scelsi Alessandro
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📸 Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/arte_del_presepe_di_scelsi_ale -
📘 Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/artedelpresepeartigianale -
▶️ YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtedelpresepediScelsiAlessandro -
📌 Pinterest
https://pin.it/3JZLKm7oW -
📷 Personal Instagram
https://instagram.com/scelsi_alessandro
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