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Tutankhamun

140 x 120 x 5cm Acrylic Paint on Canvas 2020 - From the "Ancient Kings" Series - N°2
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This painting reimagines Tutankhamun as a timeless symbol of power, identity, and myth, suspended between ancient history and contemporary presence.
Luca Ruffinengo

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Tutankhamun was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh and the last ruler of his royal family during the final years of the 18th dynasty, ruling from 1334 to 1325 BC. Though his reign was brief, his name has become one of the most enduring in ancient history, associated with royal splendor, mystery, and the fragile persistence of memory across time.

In this painting, I wanted to explore Tutankhamun as more than a historical figure. The portrait becomes a layered symbol of power, identity, and myth, reimagined through intense color, repetition, and ornamental structure. Rather than a realistic depiction, the work presents him as a visual presence suspended between past and present - both ancient and contemporary, sacred and abstract.

The vibrant patterns and radiating forms echo the richness of Egyptian visual culture while also transforming the figure into something more psychological and timeless. The painting reflects on legacy: how an image survives, evolves, and continues to speak long after the world that created it has disappeared.

About

Luca

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Artistic Approach
My work explores the space between control and intuition. I’m drawn to contrasts - structure and chaos, clarity and abstraction - and I use them to create pieces that invite interpretation rather than dictate it. Color plays a central role in my practice, often used boldly and in layered compositions to evoke emotion and depth. Each work is less about a fixed message and more about opening a dialogue between the viewer and the image.
Background & Perspective
I move fluidly between art and design, which strongly shapes how I think and create. While my artistic work is driven by expression and emotion, my background in design sharpens my sense for composition, balance, and intention. This dual perspective allows me to approach each piece with both freedom and precision.
Original Works & Prints
All artworks originate from my own practice and are carefully translated into high-quality prints to make them accessible beyond the original piece. Whether original or print, each work is created with the same attention to detail and respect for material, aiming to bring a distinct atmosphere into the spaces they inhabit.

About

Luca

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Design Philosophy
My approach to design is rooted in clarity, intention, and purpose. I see design as a way of transforming ideas into tangible solutions - where form, function, and meaning are carefully aligned. Each object is shaped not only by aesthetics, but by how it is experienced and used.
Process & Perspective
Coming from an artistic background, I bring an intuitive and exploratory mindset into my design process. I often begin with open-ended experimentation, then refine ideas through structure and precision. This balance allows me to create designs that feel both thoughtful and distinctive.
Objects & Experience
I create objects that aim to integrate naturally into their environment while still carrying a subtle, defining presence. Materials, proportions, and details are considered carefully to achieve a sense of coherence and longevity - designs that are not only functional, but quietly expressive.

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Bad Habits
Barong N°1

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