Marco Araldi Artist Biography
Architectural Training and Artistic Pathway
Marco Araldi trained in architecture and mechanical engineering, graduating in Milan before embarking on a global journey that eventually led him to settle in London. With over eighteen years of experience as an artist, he continues to base his creative practice in the UK capital, exhibiting his works in galleries across both the UK and internationally.
Geometry, Cartography, and Mathematical Vision
Deeply rooted in mathematical design, Araldi’s work is shaped by his architectural and engineering background. His renowned Mappa Mundi series skilfully applies Cartesian and polar coordinate systems, as well as celestial and solar diagrams, rendered with ink, acrylic, watercolour, and gilding on canvas. Through these works, he deconstructs reality into equations and graphs, inviting viewers to navigate both the mundane and the sublime through structured form.
Architectural Insight and Visual Storytelling
Marco Araldi explores architectural and sculptural masterpieces with meticulous precision, drawing them in fine detail to unlock the mindsets of their original creators and the social and historical contexts in which they were conceived. He then juxtaposes these insights with present-day built environments, adding nuanced commentary through his visual storytelling.
Collaborative Fusion with Keng Wai Lee
In a unique collaborative venture with artist Keng Wai Lee, Marco Araldi merges his architectural precision with Lee’s lyrical renderings of nature. Araldi contributes geometrical patterns drawn in ink and gold, while Lee complements these with acrylic depictions of flowers, birds, ocean habitats, and scenic landscapes. This synergy unites hard, linear geometry with soft, painterly brushstrokes, enhanced by gilded canvases that catch and refract light—creating pieces that are both captivating and collectible.
Star Wars, Pop Culture, and Technical Precision
Alongside his geometric and architectural practice, Marco Araldi has developed a distinctive body of work that fuses pop culture with technical drawing. In particular, his series inspired by Star Wars reimagines iconic characters and narratives through the lens of mathematical geometry and architectural detail. These artworks study how cultural mythology can be reframed using precision drafting techniques, cartographic patterns, and gilded embellishments. By overlaying the fantastical universe of Star Wars with the structural clarity of engineering, Araldi creates collectible, high-end contemporary art that resonates with both art collectors and pop culture enthusiasts worldwide.