DANIELE BASSO ITALY, b. 1975

Biography
DANIELE BASSO
Through reflective surfaces, the viewer is invited to become part of the artwork itself.

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.

 

Works
  • Daniele Basso, BOOGYEMAN
    Daniele Basso
    BOOGYEMAN
    34 x 27 x 40 cm
  • Daniele Basso, Ikaros
    Daniele Basso
    Ikaros
    180 x 590 x 340 cm
  • Daniele Basso, Maternità
    Daniele Basso
    Maternità
    17 x 6 x 47 cm
  • Daniele Basso, Maternità
    Daniele Basso
    Maternità
    118 x 45 cm
  • Daniele Basso, Nike di Samotracia
    Daniele Basso
    Nike di Samotracia
    130 x 102 x 118 cm
  • Daniele Basso, Passione & Ragione
    Daniele Basso
    Passione & Ragione
    245 x 110 x 85 cm
  • Daniele Basso, Plis de la Vie
    Daniele Basso
    Plis de la Vie
    220 x 70 x 70 cm
  • Daniele Basso, Venere di Milo
    Daniele Basso
    Venere di Milo
    120 x 49 x 43 cm
  • Daniele Basso, VERTICAL REFLECTIONS
    Daniele Basso
    VERTICAL REFLECTIONS
    50 x 50 x 20 cm x3
  • Daniele Basso, Vlint
    Daniele Basso
    Vlint
    120 x 24 x 24 cm
  • Daniele Basso, Vlint EVO11
    Daniele Basso
    Vlint EVO11
    54 x 20 x 20 cm
  • Daniele Basso, Vlint EVO6
    Daniele Basso
    Vlint EVO6
    54 x 13 x 13 cm
  • Daniele Basso, Vlint EVO7
    Daniele Basso
    Vlint EVO7
    54 x 18 x 18 cm
Overview
DANIELE BASSO
“In the eternal steel of my mirroring works we find our individual and cultural identity… We are free to choose and fly beyond all limits.” 
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
DANIELE BASSO

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.