Author Description

Virginio Ferrari is an internationally acclaimed contemporary sculptor, who¿s monumental sculptures can be found on street corners and public parks, at universities and libraries, corporations and in private collections in Chicago, and all over the world. Ferrari¿s current work has been described as lyrical abstract sculpture in bronze, stainless steel,marble and granite. His work is preoccupied with creating situations that delight the eye, allowing for the interaction of sculpture and the casual observer, giving the modern city a human dimension.Virginio Ferrari: Full Circle 1957¿2017, is a limited edition monograph art book on sculptor Virginio Ferrari. The beautifully designed 612 page hardbound book with dimensions of 11.5 (w) x 12.5 (d) in., covers all major national/international and public/private Virginio Ferrari artworks from 1957¿2016. The monograph includes over 800 high quality photographs of sculptures, environmental installations, proposal renderings, mixed¿media works, designs, paintings, posters and catalog covers.The book is in English and Italian, and includes an introduction essay and interview by acclaimed art historian Arturo Carlo Quintavalle. Seventeen historical essays by historians and scholars from Ferrari¿s past exhibit catalogs are included throughout the book putting into context each period of work that Ferrari produced, along with an updated curriculum vitae, biography, bibliography, and full index.Marco G. Ferrari worked in collaboration with Virginio Ferrari, Marisa Ferrari, Samata/Mason (design firm), Grafiche Aurora (printer), Fabio Ferrari (associate professor of Italian studies Franklin University Switzerland, and Alberto Ferrari (graphic designer), to ensure that each artwork presented was elegantly framed and documented. Ferrari Studios has been independently producing and financing this project for over 10 years, along with the assistance of collectors, friends, family members, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura¿Chicago, and Jo