Exciting, dreamy, funny: the videos by Gianluigi Toccafondo are made with hundreds of drawings, magically assembled in a succession of screen-shots. In order to give viewers an in-depth understanding of Toccafondo’s unique world of ‘painting in motion,' the preparatory drawings and sketches for his animation art will be displayed in the Institute’s gallery. A special section will be dedicated to the work Toccafondo created specifically for the United States.
Gianluigi Toccafondo (1965) has exhibited his artwork in numerous shows in Italy and abroad. In addition to making a variety of short films, Toccafondo has composed theme songs for television programs and published illustrated books. He has collaborated creatively with the world’s best magazines, and also designed covers for the influential publishing house Fandango. Most recently he was assistant director to Matteo Garrone for the celebrated movie Gomorrah.