DANIELE BASSO ITALY, b. 1975
Biography
Through reflective surfaces, Daniel Basso transforms sculpture into a space where identity, perception, and environment converge.
REFLECTIONS OF IDENTITY
Italian artist Daniel Basso explores the relationship between reflection, perception, and identity through his iconic mirror-finish sculptures. His works transform polished surfaces into immersive artworks where the viewer becomes part of the piece.
Blurring the boundaries between art, design, and architecture, Basso’s reflective forms create a dialogue between space, time, and collective memory, inviting contemplation on self-awareness and contemporary society.
Blurring the boundaries between art, design, and architecture, Basso’s reflective forms create a dialogue between space, time, and collective memory, inviting contemplation on self-awareness and contemporary society.
Works
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Daniele BassoBOOGYEMAN34 x 27 x 40 cm -
Daniele BassoIkaros180 x 590 x 340 cm
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Daniele BassoMaternità17 x 6 x 47 cm
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Daniele BassoMaternità118 x 45 cm
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Daniele BassoNike di Samotracia130 x 102 x 118 cm
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Daniele BassoPassione & Ragione245 x 110 x 85 cm
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Daniele BassoPlis de la Vie220 x 70 x 70 cm
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Daniele BassoVenere di Milo120 x 49 x 43 cm
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Daniele BassoVERTICAL REFLECTIONS50 x 50 x 20 cm x3
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Daniele BassoVlint120 x 24 x 24 cm
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Daniele BassoVlint EVO1154 x 20 x 20 cm
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Daniele BassoVlint EVO654 x 13 x 13 cm
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Daniele BassoVlint EVO754 x 18 x 18 cm
Overview
Through reflective surfaces, Daniel Basso invites the viewer to become part of the artwork itself.
Daniel Basso (b. 1975, Turin, Italy) is an Italian artist known for his mirror-finish sculptures that explore the relationship between reflection, identity, and perception. Working with polished stainless steel and highly reflective surfaces, his works create a dialogue between the artwork, the surrounding space, and the viewer, who becomes an integral part of the composition. Rooted in both contemporary design and Italian craftsmanship, Basso’s practice often engages with the concept of Genius Loci—the spirit of place—celebrating cultural heritage while reinterpreting it through a contemporary artistic language.
Press
Bibliography
Basso, Daniel. Reflections of Identity. Exhibition Catalogue, Turin, Italy.
Basso, Daniel. Mirror Sculptures. Milan: Contemporary Art Publications.
“Daniel Basso: Reflections and Identity.” Arte Contemporanea Magazine, Milan.
“Daniel Basso and the Poetics of Reflection.” Design & Art Journal.
“Mirror as Sculpture: The Work of Daniel Basso.” Art & Culture Review.