Between Caravaggio and Hip Hop: The Hybrid Inspirations of Lorenzo Girardo

Between Caravaggio and Hip Hop: The Hybrid Inspirations of Lorenzo Girardo
Between Caravaggio and Hip Hop: The Hybrid Inspirations of Lorenzo Girardo
"Album covers are incredibly powerful: just a quick glance is enough to bring back your
favorite songs, memories, and emotions tied to that specific album and time in your life.
When I realized this as a teenager, I paused for a moment and thought,
“Damn, I want to do this too".

That was one of the first times I realized how deeply visual art could converse with
music and from that moment on, I became obsessed with creating images that speak, that evoke, that leave a mark.

I wouldn’t say I’ve already made my mark, but without a doubt, a few things over the past
two years have confirmed that I know what I’m doing: a couple of covers for Milano Ovest, getting noticed by Robert Gallardo for my A$AP Rocky fan art, a repost from Daniel Sannwald, appreciation from Sfera Ebbasta and Night Skinny for related fan works. But above all, there’s a project coming out soon that I still can’t talk about.

It might sound cliché, but music—especially hip hop—is what influences me the most in my creative process. I also draw inspiration from Renaissance and Medieval art, and artists like Banksy, Hendrick Goltzius, and Caravaggio.

My main goal is to constantly refine my personal style. But more broadly, I want to reach as many people as possible with my art, develop new skills, collaborate with my favorite artists, and build new connections with other creatives."

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