A prestigious journey from the Fujifilm Euro Press Photo Award to Alchemical Mixed Media, blending historical techniques with contemporary vision.
Gill Borghesi is a multi-awarded Italian artist whose career spans over two decades of international recognition, from winning the Fujifilm Euro Press Photo Award in Lisbon to having works acquired by the SilvaSuriMuseum. His research, defined as "Alchemical Pictography," transforms visual memory into physical substance using sunlight as a catalyst and natural elements like pure pigments, metallic oxides, and egg albumin. A regular protagonist at Milan Design Week and a recipient of the "Best of HOUZZ" award, Borghesi creates unique masterpieces that bridge the gap between ancient craftsmanship and contemporary abstraction. Each piece is a unique result of a slow conversation between the artist and the elements.
Technical Data:
Medium: Mixed Media (Metallic oxides, egg albumin, pure pigments on wood/ceramic).
Process: Stratified Alchemical Pictography (Sunlight-catalyzed reaction).
Origin: Handmade in Merlino (Milano), Italy.
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2026
Featured in an exclusive 3-page spread in the photography book "Anime del fiume". Photography by Bruno Zanzottera, National Geographic contributor, and texts by Chiara Corno.
2023/2024/2025
Artist residency at the "Floating House" on the Adda River, selected for major RAI Cinema productions.
Ongoing research in "Alchemical Pictography," merging artistic practice with quantum physics philosophy.
2020
Best of HOUZZ.
Ragusa, SilvaSuriMuseum acquires an artwork.
2016
Milan, ART+, Fornace Curti, ceramic artworks exhibition.
Bologna, Cersaie International Ceramic Fair, showcased several ceramic artworks.
Milan Design Week, performance at H2OTTO space.
Milan Design Week, photographic mural at Villa Busca Serbelloni.
2015
Milan Design Week, creation of artwork at Villa Busca Serbelloni (NOAH Guitars workshop).
2014
Cles (TN), "Nell'onirico del signor K." #ilmagazzinodellArte.
2013
Verona, photographic contest "la forza delle lesbiche", First Prize winner (Jury and Public).
2011
"La Stampa" Magazine showcases several artworks.
Terrasini (PA), Digiprint, "La quinta sinfonia di Beethoven".
Verona, Palazzo della Gran Guardia, exhibition at Vinitaly.
2009
"La Stampa" Magazine showcases several artworks.
2008
Orvieto, Orvieto Fotografia: Professional Photography Awards, First Prize in three categories.
Milan, Premiofotografico (ANFP), Special Nomination.
Rome, Libreria Fahrenheit, "Mondi diversi".
2007
Venice, Arte Laguna Prize, Finalist.
Milan, Premio Grandesign, showcases artwork.
Imola, International photographic contest Altavia, Special Nomination.
Venice, Galleria III Millennio.
2006
Milan, Willart: Art is not dead, Antica Stazione Posta Corsico.
Milan, Premio Grandesign exhibition.
2005
Lisbon (PT), Fujifilm Euro Press Photo Award, First Place Winner representing Italy.
Trento, Photographic contest "Città di Trento", First Place.
Workshop with Keith Carter and Mauro Fiorese.
Morcote (CH), Visual Poetry, Palazzo Assessorile.
Milan, "Light", Galleria Officina Fotografica.
Lisbon (PT), Museum of War.
Trento, "Voli Pindarici", Palazzo Geremia.
Milan, "Motion in focus", Hype Gallery.
"Work, art in progress" Magazine (Galleria Civica di Trento) showcases artworks.
Milan, Photography Jury Member at Mediastars Advertising Award.
2004
Workshop with Keith Carter and Mauro Fiorese.
Salò (BS), Galleria degli Artisti, Visual Poetry.
