Known for his dual career as a trauma surgeon and an artist, Dr. Robert E. Falcone’s latest exhibition, “Cane in un mondo post apocalittico,” offers a compelling exploration of themes that touch both the heart and the intellect.
The exhibition, held at Palazzo Pisani-Revedin in Venice from June 20 to July 4, delves into the haunting beauty and stark devastation of a post-apocalyptic world through a series of manipulated digital photographs adorned with oil and gold leaf on canvas. A journey through devastation and beauty “Cane in un mondo post apocalittico” invites visitors to embark on a journey through a world irrevocably changed by the disaster. At the heart of this journey is Elliot, a dog navigating the ruins of a once-thriving world in search of companionship and meaning.
Through Elliot’s eyes, Falcone explores universal themes of loss, resilience and the quest for connection. This narrative, woven through Falcone’s art, reflects the disorientation and longing for purpose that many feel in today’s rapidly changing world. The exhibition’s pieces, such as “Hombre,” “Momma” and “Fuoco,” are characterized by their blend of stark realism and surreal beauty.
Falcone’s use of manipulated digital photographs combined with traditional oil and gold leaf techniques blurs the boundaries between reality and artistic interpretation, challenging viewers to find beauty amidst the devastation. Each piece is meticulously crafted to evoke deep emotional res.