Enrico Marcato is a contemporary artist who explores the expressive potential of repurposed urban materials. His work focuses on creatively reusing sampietrini, reinterpreting them as symbolic elements that tell stories of collective memory, time, and transformation.
By applying vibrant colors and contrasting textures, these stones become part of installations with a strong visual and conceptual impact. Marcato’s approach goes beyond aesthetics, reflecting a broader consideration of urban regeneration, sustainability, and the hidden value of often overlooked elements.
Marcato builds a coherent visual language in which sampietrini acquire new meanings and engage in a dialogue between past and present. His works delve into themes such as decay and renewal, inviting viewers to observe the urban environment with a more mindful and aware gaze.
His installations have been showcased in various exhibitions. Among the most significant projects are:
Il cerchio concentrico, inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s Brion Tomb
Installation at Milano Scultura 2024
Intifada, finalist at the Premio Arte 2024
Installation at AC Hotel by Marriott Venezia
A series of works in a private collection in Rome
