“Esistono quelli che chiamiamo simulacri delle cose; i quali, come membrane strappate dalla superficie delle cose, volteggiano qua e là per l’aria; e sono essi stessi che atterriscono gli animi, presentandosi a noi, sia mentre vegliamo, sia nel sonno, quando spesso osserviamo figure strane e spettri di gente che ha perduto la luce della vita, i quali spesso, mentre languivamo addormentati, paurosamente ci svegliarono” De Rerum Natura, IV – Lucrezio

Unlike the other series on this site, Simulacra collects works quite different from each other and made over several years. In some cases they are isolated episodes, with works quite different from what has already been done (such as, for example, Il Mangiatore di Sogni). In other cases, however, these works are “bridges” between the dissolution and consolidation of a new style, synthesising what has been done previously (as in the case of Remembrance or Juggernaut). Simulacra collects works all significant in the development of this painting journey; the series was concluded in 2021, with Cavallo a Dondolo being the last painted work.

Please note: paintings with the red dot are no longer available. Images are shown starting from the most recent works.

For inquiries and further information on available paintings, to commission a work and any other request send an email to: francesco.dadamo79@gmail.com