About

In his exploration, Rocca delves beyond the mere depiction of reality, disregarding the faithful rendering of what meets the eye, and instead focuses on the narratives concealed within gazes and the veiled expressions of faces.
His quest is for imperfect beauty, portrayed with essential strokes, filtered colors, and layers of paint that cascade over fractured, broken lines. It is within these intricate details that fragments of our souls linger, entangled and ensnared.
Portraits are, without a doubt, Vanni Rocca's favorite subject to paint. Perhaps it is because of the emotions conveyed …