Andrea Crespi is an Italian multimedia artist whose work, quite literally, bends boundaries. With an emphasis on optical illusion and strong black-and-white linework, the 32-year-old’s instantly recognizable style takes ample inspiration from surrealism, pop and street art. And the end result is a dizzying yet distinct array of work that truly feels like it’s “always in motion.”
“I’ve often lived, and still live, in a world of my own,” Crespi says, before adding that he works with themes very much grounded in reality.
"Touch of Lips" / Cohart
“My work draws inspiration from contemporary society. I explore different themes, but what connects them all is the present moment,” he says. “[It’s about] how we experience emotions, change, and universal topics through the lens of today’s world.”
"Read Between the Lines" / Cohart
Constantly evolving through “the subjects I explore and the mediums I use,” Crespi is a prime example of an artist who rejects stagnancy on both a visual and conceptual level. And with several upcoming exhibitions and a collaboration with Ducati this summer, he’s bound to pop up on your feed in one way or another.
"Head of Aphrodite" / Cohart
This article is part of VEXT's series with Cohart, a social art marketplace for artists and art buyers.
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