Silvio Porzionato

Overview
Silvio Porzionato (b. 1971, Moncalieri, Italy) is a contemporary figurative painter renowned for his large-scale oil portraits. Working from realistic photographic references, his paintings transform everyday subjects into universal icons of humanity. Portrayed in statuary close-ups, his figures transcend the private dimension of the portrait to embody collective archetypes.
After graduating from art school, Porzionato worked for a decade as a head designer in a leading Italian company before dedicating himself fully to painting. Retreating to the countryside, he embraced a life deeply connected with nature and creativity. His talent was soon recognized: he was awarded the Mondadori Art Prize, received the Critics’ Prize at Saluzzo Art, and created a permanent work for the Museum of Urban Art in Turin. In 2011, he was selected for the 54th Venice Biennale.
In 2013, he realized the monumental installation Temporal Code for MACS (Museum of Contemporary Art in Sicily), composed of 112 portraits reflecting the different ages of humanity, from childhood to old age. Since then, his career has expanded internationally, with participations in major art fairs such as Art Miami, Kiaf Art Seoul, Art Lima, London Art Fair, Contemporary Istanbul, and Art New York.
His recent projects include 007 Portraits (2021), a special commission for Aston Martin in Milan inspired by the James Bond saga, and solo and group exhibitions across Hong Kong, Miami, Chicago, London, Paris, Bogotá, New York, Seoul, and Istanbul.
In 2025, Porzionato presented solo shows such as Out of the Blue (Rossetti Arte Contemporanea, Genoa), El universo a partir de poco (LGM Galeria, Bogotá), and Echoes of Eternity with Rogerio Timoteo (Artcatto Gallery, Algarve), alongside participating in Art Palm Beach, Arte Genova, and Younique Boutique Fair in Lugano.
Today, Silvio Porzionato is celebrated for his ability to capture the timeless essence of human presence — ordinary yet iconic, intimate yet universal.
Works
  • Silvio Porzionato, Dreamers Redseries A01, 2024
    Dreamers Redseries A01, 2024
  • Silvio Porzionato, Dreamers Redseries A02, 2024
    Dreamers Redseries A02, 2024
  • Silvio Porzionato, Flor
    Flor
  • Silvio Porzionato, Red Star - Manga series, 2024
    Red Star - Manga series, 2024
  • Silvio Porzionato, Regina di cuor, 2023
    Regina di cuor, 2023
Exhibitions