UPCOMING: Jed Hoile Pyrography — All Street Gallery

Carlo Giuseppe Proietto is an Italian artist knowninternationally for elevating the ancient technique ofpyrography into the realm of contemporary fine art. Born in Italy and currently based in Foggia, Proietto uses fire to etchcomplex emotional narratives into wood. Hismonochromatic works often incorporate surrealisticelements and are marked by sharp, deliberate lines andfigurative symbolism. Themes of identity, memory,compassion, and transformation permeate his practice. Proietto’s works have been exhibited across Europe, Asia, and the United States, and he has authored several books onpyrography.

EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
Pyrography comes from the Greek words pur (fire) and graphos (writing), meaning"writing with fire." It is an ancient artistic technique in which designs are burned intoa surface—typically wood, but sometimes also leather, paper, or bone—using aheated metal tool. What Pyrographic Work Involves: The Tool: Artists use a heated metal pen or stylus, often electrically powered, toscorch or char the surface. The Technique: By varying the temperature and pressure, artists can createdifferent shades and textures—from delicate light lines to deep, dark burns. The Medium: Wood is the most common canvas, chosen for its grain and how itresponds to heat. The artist must work carefully and slowly, as mistakes cannotbe erased. Artistic Significance: Pyrography merges drawing and sculpture, as each mark literally carves into thesurface.It creates a monochrome, textured effect that is both visual and tactile. Contemporary artists like Carlo Giuseppe Proietto use it to tell stories aboutidentity, memory, and transformation, bringing a traditional craft into the realmof conceptual fine art.

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