Reffo’s artistic research attempts at rendering movie-like disquieting atmospheres carefully prepared through sketches, imitation of original stage-set photographs and vintage film frames.
The event portrayed is a still-image, conveying a sense of anguish for dream-like situations where the roles of the persecutor and the victim are not clearly defined. The visionary aspect of his realistic images is further emphasized by an original and disturbing use of lighting.
Technical excellence and manual dexterity lead to crystal clear forms obtained by minimal layering of paint in a fashion that is evocative of the great tradition of Italian painting.

Reffo Luca was born in Padua (Italy) in 1973. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Luca Reffo combines his artistic research with experience in film, scenography, graphics and fashion photography. Now he lives and works in Milan, Italy.