Background & Artistic Journey
This page provides additional context to Cuboliquido’s artistic background and long-term development. Rather than a complete autobiography, it outlines the key passages that have shaped his practice, from early experiences in street art to the consolidation of anamorphic perspective as a central language.
Early Practice and Urban Roots
Cuboliquido’s artistic journey began in the early 1990s through drawing and graffiti, where working directly on walls and in public space became a primary form of expression. These early experiences established a lasting relationship with the street as a place of experimentation, encounter, and visual communication.
Alongside graffiti, he approached the Italian tradition of pavement drawing (madonnari), an ephemeral form of street art based on chalk and direct interaction with passersby. This practice introduced a performative and temporal dimension that continues to inform his work.
From Pavement Art to Anamorphic Perspective
As his practice evolved, Cuboliquido progressively shifted toward optical illusion and spatial distortion. A commission in 2009 marked the beginning of his first large-scale anamorphic work, opening a path that would become central to his artistic research.
Through continued experimentation and international exposure, anamorphic perspective emerged as a primary tool for working within complex spatial environments. Alongside a small group of artists, he contributed to the early development and dissemination of anamorphic art within contemporary street art.
International Experience and Recognition
Over the years, Cuboliquido’s work has been presented in a wide range of contexts, including street art festivals, biennials, exhibitions, and public-space interventions across multiple countries. His practice has received international recognition, including the Dubai Canvas Award and the title of Maestro Madonnaro at the historic Grazie di Curtatone festival.
Some of his works as a madonnaro are preserved in places of worship and international institutions, including the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
Continuity and Evolution
Rather than following a linear stylistic progression, Cuboliquido’s journey reflects a continuous process of adaptation and research. Technical skills, visual language, and spatial awareness have developed through long-term practice and direct engagement with different environments.
This background informs his current work in public space, where historical references, lived experience, and contemporary tools converge into site-specific projects shaped by context and perception.
