Trasparente, also know as Federico Montaresi, is an interdisciplinary researcher born on planet Earth in 1994. His work explores the raw essence of reality and the invisible energies that flow through both artisanal and non-artisanal professions, as well as natural forces. At the core of his research is the concept of bodily transparency—a vision of the human body as a clear vessel, stripped of the layers imposed by time, experience, and society. His practice embraces the fluid nature of time, seeking to create moments that are in constant flux yet fully present, rejecting rhetorical constructs. Working primarily with video, installation, instant photography, and new media, he holds a BA in Painting and an MA in Cinema and Video from the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, along with a Master's in Digital Art from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou. His work has been exhibited internationally across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. He currently lives and works between Italy and China, teaching Digital Video and New Media.
Education
College
Brera Academy of Fine Arts, Milan, Italy
Paintings and Visual Arts
2013 – 2019
College
Hangzhou美木学院 China
Master’s Degree in New Media
2020 – 2022
College
Brera Academy of Fine Arts, Milan, Italy
Master’s Degree in New Media (Academy Mention)
2022 – 2024
Personal Details
Birth Date
December 17, 1994
Nickname
Trasparente
Birth City
La Spezia
Current City
Milano
Hometown
Lerici
Height
170
Gender
Other
Ethnicity
Planet Earth
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Quotes
In practice, there's too much theory.
Trasparente, 1994.
Graduated in Brera Accademy of Fine Arts / Hangzhou Fine Arts Academy of China