Mario Branca
Milan, 1977
- CV
Mostre personali:
2016 Underwater, (catalgo), Galleria PUNTO SULL'ARTE, Varese (IT) Crocifissione, a cura di A. Malinverni, presso Museo Civico di Gazzola, Piacenza (IT)
2013 Caos e Bellezza – Branca, Brandes, Ciaurro, (catalogo), a cura di A. Redaelli, Galleria PUNTO SULL'ARTE, Varese (IT) Branca vs Bayter, a cura di S. Traversa, Galleria Rotta Farinelli, Genova (IT)
2011 Blu and Green, Spazio Lumera, Milano (IT)
2010 Submarine, a cura di V. Cwalinski, Galleria Nuovospazio Artecontemporanea, Piacenza (IT)
2009 Ilemorfismi, a cura di E. Beluffi, Galleria Forni, Bologna (IT)
2008 Metamorfosi, a cura di C. Canali, Palazzo Costa – Trettenero, Piacenza (IT)
2007 Ars poetica, Galleria Spazio Rosso Tiziano, Piacenza (IT)
2006 Partenze, a cura di M. Brunelli, Galleria del Carbone, Ferrara (IT)
2005 Partenze, Spazio Lumera, Milano (IT)
2004 Viaggi e Viaggiatori, Spazio LDA, Piacenza (IT)
2000 Esperienze della scultura contemporanea all'Accademia di Brera, a cura di L. Somaini, Milano (IT)
Mostre collettive:2016 Acqua, Museo di Storia Naturale, Piacenza (IT) Soloscultura, Galleria Forni, Bologna (IT)
2015 Arte Genova, Galleria PUNTO SULL'ARTE, Genova (IT)
2014 ArtVerona, Galleria Nuovospazio Artecontemporanea, Verona (IT) <20 15x15/20x20 Collezione PUNTO SULL'ARTE 2014, (catalogo), Galleria PUNTO SULL'ARTE, Varese (IT)
2013 Mantegna cercasi, a cura di F. Baboni, Mantova (IT) Arte Cremona, Galleria Nuovospazio Artecontemporanea, Cremona (IT) Bergamo Arte Fiera, Galleria Nuovospazio Artecontemporanea, Bergamo (IT)
2012 Arte Piacenza, Galleria Nuovospazio Artecontemporanea, Piacenza (IT)
2011 Les Arbres, Galleria Forni, Bologna (IT) Arte Accessibile, Galleria Nuovospazio Artecontemporanea, Milano (IT) Arte Fiera, Galleria Forni, Bologna (IT)
2010 St-Art, Galleria Forni, Strasburgo (FR) Fossili contemporanei, a cura di V. Cwalinsky, Galleria Wannabee, Milano (IT)
2009 Asveri, Barnils, Branca, Giovagnoli, Ottieri, in collaborazione con Galleria Nuovospazio Artecontemporanea, Sala Telemaco Signorini, Porto Ferraio, Livorno (IT)
2008 Inquietudini ed equilibri, con Galleria Forni e L'Ariete, Rocca Estense, S. Felice sul Panaro - Modena (IT)
2007 Flowers, Galleria Caroline Dechamby, Crans Montana (CH) Arte Fiera, Galleria Forni, Bologna (IT) Acqua, Galleria Forni, Bologna (IT)
2006 Flowers, Galleria Forni, Bologna (IT) St-Art, Galleria Forni, Strasburgo (FR)
2005 Talents, five Artists ultra fine, Galleria Spazio Rosso Tiziano, Piacenza (IT)
2003 Esperienze della scultura contemporanea, Cornaredo - Milano (IT) Premio Angelo Tenchio, a cura di L. Caramel, Como (IT)
2000 Scultura da vivere, Concorso nazionale, Cuneo (IT) Tra alberi e acqua, Borgo S. Dalmazzo – Cuneo (IT) Salon 1°, Museo della Permanente, Milano (IT)
Mario Branca: the poetry of metal between nature, memory, and imagination
The artistic research of Mario Branca is rooted in the encounter between the tradition of metalworking and a poetic vision of nature. His sculptures transform copper, iron, and enamel into light, elegant forms that evoke the natural world through a refined visual language suspended between reality and imagination.
The art of Mario Branca
Mario Branca's sculptures are distinguished by their remarkable ability to give metal an unexpected sense of lightness. By forging materials directly with exceptional technical skill, the artist creates works in which the solidity of the medium seems to dissolve into flowing lines, delicate balances, and vibrant colors.
Nature is the central source of inspiration for his artistic practice. Flowers, trees, animals, and landscapes are reinterpreted through essential forms that do not seek to reproduce reality faithfully, but rather to capture its deepest essence. Each sculpture invites the viewer to rediscover the wonder of the natural world, transforming familiar subjects into poetic images rich with meaning.
At the heart of Branca's work is also a strong narrative dimension. His sculptures are inspired by the world of childhood and by the works of celebrated writers such as Ernest Hemingway, Jules Verne, T.S. Eliot, and Lewis Carroll. These literary influences nurture an artistic vision that combines imagination, memory, and reflection. Every sculpture tells a story, leaving space for personal interpretation and emotional engagement.
Alongside his formal research, Mario Branca places great emphasis on color. The use of vitreous enamel and hand-painted details enriches the metal surfaces with luminous reflections and vibrant tones, creating a continuous dialogue between light, material, and space. Whether conceived for intimate settings or public spaces, his sculptures establish a harmonious relationship with their surroundings, inviting viewers to pause and contemplate.
Who is Mario Branca
Mario Branca was born in Milan in 1977 and graduated in Sculpture from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in 2001. Passionate about metalworking techniques from an early age, he developed an artistic practice based on the direct forging of metal, producing both small-scale works and numerous monumental sculptures for public spaces.
Throughout his career, he has received significant awards and commissions, including the monumental sculpture for the façade of the Pinzolo–Madonna di Campiglio Theatre and a long-term commission for Zurich Insurance. Alongside his artistic career, Branca has been deeply involved in teaching, serving as a professor at the Fondazione Istituto Felice Gazzola in Piacenza, the University of Bologna, and currently at Hdemia SantaGiulia in Brescia, where he teaches Foundry Techniques and Design Methodology.
Today, he lives and works between Piacenza and Milan, continuing to develop a sculptural practice that combines technical excellence, poetic sensitivity, and an ongoing exploration of the relationship between humanity, nature, and imagination.
© ph. Tommaso Serra
