Daniele Fortuna
Works & Biography

Inspired by the Ancient Myths of His Italian Childhood, Daniele Fortuna Brings Legendary Figures to Life Through Intricate Wooden Sculptures.
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Daniele Fortuna, La Grande Odalisque, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 2025, Painted Wood, 48w x 23H x 19D Inches.
Daniele Fortuna, Imagine All the People, Wood and Acrylic Paint, 27.5 27.5 x 2.5 In. 
Daniele Fortuna, Aphrodite Venus, 2021, Painted Wood, 81 ½ H x 47 ¼ W x 29 ¾ D In.
Daniele Fortuna, All Together on the Wall, Wood and Acrylic Painting, 70W x 29H x 12D In. 
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  • From the captivating dream-worlds of mythology, Daniele Fortuna channels his childhood fascination into stunning works of art.

  • Each sculpture merges timeless figures with modern flair, blending intricate craftsmanship and bold contemporary color to create a vivid, three-dimensional narrative.Today, he brings these childhood heroes to life and gives them a third dimension in the form of intricate wooden sculptures with a splash of contemporary colour.

  • ​The artist graduated from the European Institute of Design in Milan, after which he spent a few years studying abroad in Ireland, only to move back and found his studio in Piacenza, where he has been working on his sculptures ever since.

    These unique statues consist of individual pieces of wood that are cut by hand, assembled like a puzzle and hand painted, thus transforming the material beyond recognition. His sculptures establish a connection, a bridge over time, between elements of traditional Italian art and pop-art expression.

    I have always believed that it is important to recognize the "truth" in messages that come from the past and I want to reaffirm and update these messages through a new visual language. Daniele Fortuna currently lives and works in Cornovecchio, Italy.