Davide Balliano's minimalist language, characterised by abstract geometries in dialogue with architecture, explores existential themes such as human's identity in the age of technology and his relationship with the sublime. His practice - described as monastic - is reflected in his works, which appear clean and precise, but reveal scratches and scuffs evoking a decaying façade of abandoned modernist intentions. Balliano is also known for his sculptural work, translating the visual vocabulary of his paintings into solid objects, often in ceramic, wood or stainless steel. More recently, the artist has explored new artistic horizons by fusing visual elements developed over the course of his career. His paintings, both precise and delicate, evoke a visual geology, while his marble sculptures, imposing and mysterious, recall the remains of an ancient civilisation. His art transcends time and space, creating a profound reflection on the limits of art.Balliano was inspired by the literary work of Curzio Malaparte, and more specifically his enigmatic book “Kaputt”. It was from this source that the name of the belt was born, “Culebra”, which means snake in Spanish. “Kaputt” is a fascinating and atypical tale, often considered to be one of the most powerful literary accounts of the Second World War. The book presents itself as an antinovel, describing the horrors of war with a fascination mixed with repulsion. In this context, the word “Culebra” evokes ghosts, creating a complex mix of emotions and stimulating the reader's imagination.

Davide Balliano's minimalist language, characterised by abstract geometries in dialogue with architecture, explores existential themes such as human's identity in the age of technology and his relationship with the sublime. His practice - described as monastic - is reflected in his works, which appear clean and precise, but reveal scratches and scuffs evoking a decaying façade of abandoned modernist intentions. Balliano is also known for his sculptural work, translating the visual vocabulary of his paintings into solid objects, often in ceramic, wood or stainless steel. More recently, the artist has explored new artistic horizons by fusing visual elements developed over the course of his career. His paintings, both precise and delicate, evoke a visual geology, while his marble sculptures, imposing and mysterious, recall the remains of an ancient civilisation. His art transcends time and space, creating a profound reflection on the limits of art.Balliano was inspired by the literary work of Curzio Malaparte, and more specifically his enigmatic book “Kaputt”. It was from this source that the name of the belt was born, “Culebra”, which means snake in Spanish. “Kaputt” is a fascinating and atypical tale, often considered to be one of the most powerful literary accounts of the Second World War. The book presents itself as an antinovel, describing the horrors of war with a fascination mixed with repulsion. In this context, the word “Culebra” evokes ghosts, creating a complex mix of emotions and stimulating the reader's imagination.