The paintings of Marco Monaldi have taken form during his childhood, within a life experience made up of dreams and incredible stories, in a highly dynamic emotional atmosphere, often lived in solitude and in a natural background where mother-Earth allows us to listen to the whispers of her multifaceted expressions. This condition represented the foundations of his inspiration, that once transcended, has given source to his artistic work. The creative drive of feeling, has in this way, materialized in his “creations”. Drawing represented the first means to follow his vocation, and precisely for this reason in the year 2000, Marco at the age of 25, decides to move to one of the most enchanting cities of the world. Florence and the Academy of Fine Arts have been of great importance for him. He was fortunate indeed to encounter his maestro Viviana Cosci, an art professor who has taken him under her wings forcing him to start from scratch. He learns how to use the pencil and the basics of drawing, the renaissance sketching, that will later constitute the foundations of his painting.

The experience gained in Florence was very academic and classical. This aspect is imprinted in Marco’s artwork since being surrounded by the renaissance aesthetics of the greatest masters of the past such as Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello, Giambologna, Cellini, Pontormo, Masaccio, Botticelli and during his trips to Rome, he was able to appreciate the greatness of Caravaggio, Bernini and many others.

Once finished the Academy of Fine Arts in 2005, Marco returns to his hometown.

Marco traveled to many places in Italy and abroad, visiting many art fairs, museums, national and international exhibits in the years between 2006 and 2013, and therefore had the opportunity to see with his own eyes the masterpieces of the Renaissance artists and the genius innovators of contemporary modern art. In France, Holland, Switzerland, Spain, Boston, Vietnam and of course Italy. All that he has seen, has deeply influenced his paintings, but nevertheless Marco Monaldi has never lost touch with his personal aesthetic sense and classical art training. In these years, he enters in the art market participating in both individual and collective exhibits and also has his own art gallery of reference.

Not satisfied of the prospects in Europe, he decides to move to Brasil in 2014, and precisely in the north-east city of Olinda and then later on in Recife. He enriches his professional background with new shows and making important connections within the Brazilian art scene, and also works as a gallery manager and curator of important exhibits. Due to family reasons, this period must come to an end.

He returns to Italy in 2016, fulfilled of this new experience and resumes with enthusiasm his artistic production and projects.

In November 2018 Monaldi opens his own studio / exhibition space called New Spazio M-Arte, where he works, teaches and exhibits his works.

In December 2019 he takes the Critics Award, at the Michelangelo Buonarroti International Award, city of Seravezza.

In February 2021 he attended the Master in Digital Painting at the Genius Academy in Rome, and deepened his study of digital painting, with artists of great caliber, winning the First Prize at the Giovanni Pace Literary Competition in the Illustration section.

The base of the works of Marco Monaldi mainly consist of oil canvas paintings, both in white/black and in color. His technique mainly focuses on detail, that is closer to a realistic but not hyperrealistic style. His paintings are inspired by the important artists of the past whether his themes are related to angels, very dear to him or others such as flowers and still life, all distinguished by his very personal touch. The well made strong plastic lines and forms give life to a tridimensional perspective to the subject. Marco Monaldi goes beyond simple technique, because his use of white and black tones are extremely symbolic, the contrast of light and shadow, the large dimensions, a geometrical construction of space and a precise and detailed painting, all give a touch of a monumental and strong visual impact. His world is of symbolic, dreamlike, spiritual, transcendental nature. Furthermore his style is enriched by his strong bond with the oriental philosophies.

In the last year, thanks to a profound stylistic reflection, he has radically changed his artistic work, without ever moving away from the figurative, but making it more contemporary. He makes use of the use of many different materials and techniques that lead him to the creation of suggestive and profound works.

In January 2022 she undergoes a profound stylistic change, the result of two years of reflections and technical attempts. This need prompted him to turn his attention to the use of new materials, and new means of communication, without ever neglecting tradition. All this will lead to a solo exhibition entitled "Broken Humanity".

At the same time, thanks to his knowledge of digital painting, and after an in-depth study of NFT Art, I develop a digital art project specially created for this world. My project is called "ECHOS"

From 2005 to today, Marco Monaldi participates in more than 30 exhibitions in Italy and abroad.