ABOUT MARCO PENNACCHIA
BIOGRAPHY
Born in Italy in 1995, Marco Pennacchia is an artist deeply influenced by the rich tapestry of art, history, and culture. His artistic journey began at Liceo Artistico di Treviso in 2009, where he delved into painting and sculpture, broadening his perspectives. After graduating in sculptural disciplines in 2014, he embarked on a self-guided exploration of pictorial techniques.
In 2019, Marco moved to Australia, where he embarked on a full-time artistic journey, channeling diverse cultural influences and a vibrant palette of colors into his work. With numerous exhibitions in Italy and Australia, his art draws inspiration from classical and Renaissance traditions, focusing on anatomy, movement, elegance, and the symbolism of colors.
FESTIVAL - AWARDS
MURAL FESTIVAL
• Moe Mural Festival 2021
• Rochester Mural Festival 2022 – Winner first prize and People Choice’s award
• Moe Mural Festival 2022
• Winner #AllAboard Pride competition 2023 partnered with Yarra Trams, Midsumma Festival and Joy949
• Rochester Mural Festival 2024 – Winner second prize
CHALK FESTIVAL
• Yarram Chalk Art Festival 2020 – Winner first prize
• Yarram Chalk Art Festival 2021 – Winner first prize
• Yarram Chalk Art Festival 2022
OIL PAINTINGS
• Finalist at the Percival Portrait painting prize 2022 QLD
• Finalist at the Percival Portrait painting prize 2024 QLD
EXHIBITIONS
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
• May 2022 Honey Bones Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• June-July 2022 Perc Tucker city galleries, QLD, Australia
• June-July 2022 Black Sheep Artist Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• December 2022 Street Art Exhibition, Venice, Italy
• June 2023 Brunswick Artist Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• December 2023 Fly little bird Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• December 2023 Compendium Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• January 2024 Brunswick Artist Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
- June-September 2024 Perc Tucker city galleries, QLD, Australia
- June 2024 Sol Gallery, Melbourne, Australia