The artist Raffaele Ciotola is an artist who stands out for his original and provocative approach to contemporary painting. His artistic research is characterized by a balance between tradition and innovation, in which classical techniques are reworked with a contemporary sensitivity, creating works of intense aesthetic and conceptual value. R. Ciotola explores profound themes such as memory, identity, and the fragility of the human being, using painting as a means to express emotions and reflections on the human condition. His art is also a powerful tool for social activism, through movements like Stop Homoph ART, an artistic current that opposes homophobia and promotes inclusivity and respect for diversity.
Additionally, he founded the Rock Art Ciotola movement, which celebrates the expressive freedom of rock painting, an artistic language that serves as a voice of rebellion, energy, and transformation. His Finger Art Ciotola, an innovative technique that uses fingers to trace marks and images, emphasizes the spontaneity and emotional intensity of the painting gesture, making the work even more immediate and viscerally connected to the artist.
His works, often rich in symbolism and contrasts, invite the viewer to reflect on universal aspects of life, such as struggle, beauty, and loneliness, stimulating deep reflection on social injustices and our relationship with society. ''Master Raffaele Ciotola currently lives in Orte - Viterbo - Italy.''