Giuseppe Mario Urso
"My artistic practice emerges at the intersection of human rights, ecological awareness, and the fragile architectures of memory and identity. Over the years, my work has evolved from video and multimedia into sculptural and multisensorial installations that invite viewers to question the structures—symbolic, emotional, and political—that shape their perception of reality.
Whether inverting statues, exchanging the garments of cultural icons, layering multiple languages, or transmitting the sounds of threatened ecosystems, my intention remains constant: to create encounters that unsettle the familiar and open space for empathy, reflection, and transformation.
Collaboration remains central to my approach. Working alongside initiatives focused on human rights (Conflict Textiles), ecology (Alter Us), and decolonial dialogue (Neo Norte), I aim to contribute to collective processes that amplify voices, share perspectives, and create environments for healing and critical engagement. Workshops, community encounters, and participatory methods enrich my installations, allowing them to become not just objects of contemplation but spaces of exchange.
Ultimately, my practice is driven by a desire to listen—deeply and attentively—to the world and to others. Through inversion, sound, and shared experience, my installations challenge certainty, foster empathy, and invite viewers to reconsider how we construct our realities. I hope my work serves as a visual trigger, one that sparks metamorphosis and cultivates a deeper awareness of our shared condition."
Urso, a British-European citizen, moved from Italy to London to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Multimedia at Birkbeck College, followed by a Master's degree in Video at Middlesex University.
His sculptures and installations have been exhibited in United Kingdom, Finland, Mexico, Ireland, Brazil, and soon at the D Contemporary in London