Giuseppe Filardo
Giuseppe has been creating artworks for over 40 years, originally from Eastern suburbs of Melbourne and migrating to the Western fringe of Brisbane. Stemming from proud Italian family and heritage that he is closely tied to. With a passion for all things Italian and if you ever get to visit his house, or drive in his car you will see this. His art is akin to social commentary, expressing experiences in different ways. Deeply concerned with worldly, immediate social and physical environments, has a passion for activism and heart for social justice.
Practices upcycling and recycling waste materials in his work and his house. His work consists of sculptures, paintings, installation, video, public art and drawings. An educator with the Dept Education Qld and Education Victoria. He has also worked lecturing and tutoring in other institutions such as at USQ, QUT, La Trobe University and the Sunraysia Institute of TAFE.
THE GREAT WAVE AND I
Inspired by Japanese art and a recent trip to Japan in 2024, visiting one of the originals of ‘The Great Wave of Kanagawa’ by Hokusai.
Traditionally it depicts a life journey of conquering our fears on the waves and knowing that life will throw many waves our way for us to conquer every time but in Japan perhaps the wave of Western influence slowly creeping in to change Japanese culture.
To me the wave represents newness, freshness and change. Perhaps the need for a great wave of compassion for humanity.
Come and see for yourself at SWELL Sculpture Festival, Pacific Parade, Currumbin 12th – 21st September.