In his hands, marble comes to life, so the young Italian was nicknamed Michelangelo
The Italian sculptor Jago Jacopo Cardillo is called a modern Michelangelo. The master considers this comparison to be the highest recognition of his skill. Once, back in his school years, Iago admired the creations of the Renaissance genius, and today he himself is compared to a great countryman. There are no exaggerations and flattery here — the marble in Cardillo's hands is as malleable as clay, and the result of the work is so realistic that it is difficult to believe in its man-made nature.
Looking at the works of Cardillo, you realize that in front of you are the works of one of the most talented sculptors of our time. It seems that such a virtuoso chisel should have a great teacher, but Iago is self-taught, who independently mastered working with a stone.
Many of the sculptor's works are dedicated to the elderly. Iago, like no one else, has learned to convey the beauty of aging, depicting wrinkles so realistically that they cannot be distinguished from the real ones. For the first time, Cardillo's talent was talked about in 2009, when the 22-year-old sculptor presented a sculpture of Pope Benedict XVI to the audience. And three years later, in 2012, Iago was awarded his first solo exhibition.
Cardillo's work is very versatile — the master has both classical works that are not ashamed to compare with the creations of Renaissance masters, and modern sculptures that combine modern aesthetics with thorough technique of execution. That is why Iago does not consider himself a conservative in art, he knows that only he is destined to go his way.
Looking at the sculptures of Cardillo, you immediately begin to believe it, because you will not meet creators like him anymore.
It is safe to say that Cordillo's contribution to contemporary world art is huge. It is possible that after 100 years, the works of Iago will be considered classics of the XXI century.