STEFANO CASATI ITALY, b. 1978

Biography
STEFANO CASATI
Stefano Casati transforms the discipline of restoration into a language of abstraction, where gesture, erosion, and material memory converge in surfaces of restrained intensity.
IT BRIDGES CLASSICAL RESTORATION TECHNIQUES AND CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT EXPRESSION.
 
His artistic journey began in 1997 when he apprenticed at The Art of Restoration, refining his expertise in the conservation and restoration of frescoes and historic decorations across Lombardy. Immersed in the rich artistic heritage of Northern Italy, Casati developed a profound understanding of color, texture, and composition—elements that would later define his own artistic voice. In 2017, he embraced abstract painting, merging his classical training with a contemporary sensibility. His works evoke a delicate balance between drama and lightness, where gestural intensity meets refined craftsmanship. Through dynamic compositions and layered textures, Casati explores the emotional depth of abstraction, creating pieces that resonate with both historical echoes and modern energy. Today, his practice continues to evolve, offering a dialogue between tradition and innovation, structure and spontaneity.
Works
  • Stefano Casati, Numero 249
    Stefano Casati
    Numero 249
    160 x 140 cm
  • Stefano Casati, UNTITLED 1
    Stefano Casati
    UNTITLED 1
    100 x 100 cm
  • Stefano Casati, UNTITLED 2
    Stefano Casati
    UNTITLED 2
    70 x 100 cm (x2)
  • Stefano Casati, UNTITLED 3
    Stefano Casati
    UNTITLED 3
    100 x 120 cm (x2)
  • Stefano Casati, UNTITLED BLUE
    Stefano Casati
    UNTITLED BLUE
    155 x 125 cm
  • Stefano Casati, UNTITLED GREY
    Stefano Casati
    UNTITLED GREY
    60 x 90 cm
Overview
STEFANO CASATI
“My creative process is spontaneous and organic, often standing before a blank canvas and letting inspiration take the lead.”
Stefano Casati builds abstract paintings out of a deep knowledge of surface, texture, and composition forged through years of restoration work. Rooted in the visual heritage of Northern Italy, his practice turns classical discipline into painterly tension, balancing gestural force with a refined sense of lightness.
Exhibitions
Bibliography
STEFANO CASATI

1997 — Begins his training in restoration at The Art of Restoration, working on frescoes and historic decorations in Lombardy. 

2004 — Starts working independently in restoration and decoration across Italy, Switzerland, and France.

2017 — Turns decisively toward abstract painting, bringing together classical training and a contemporary painterly sensibility. 

2025 — Featured in In Motion, Out of Time at Galerie Sept, Knokke, in dialogue with Hans Schüle.