Stefano Mezzaroma

Stefano Mezzaroma, class 1984 , has forged a successful career as both a DJ and artist. Brought up in Rome, a city steeped in history, it was not until he attended university in Milan that Stefano was fully exposed to a vibrant scene of international, contemporary culture. Whilst studying Economics at Bocconi University he began to produce House music and paint in his spare time. Painting for intense periods whilst listening to music, he started to experiment with new artistic media including spray paint, collage, screen printing and digital manipulation. Though Stefano has no formal training he was able to develop his own unique style which he describes as ‘Contemporary Pop Art’.

As a Dj he produces house music under the name of “Goondocks Project” goondocks-project.com

As a child Stefano was encouraged to paint and draw and enjoyed regular trips to the cinema with his father. Films have come to play an important part in his art, in which he often reuses old movie posters bought at flea markets. He has developed a unique hybrid of both artistic media and subject matter by marrying iconic figures from popular culture with commercial brands and humour. Though he uses elements made recognisable by other artists such as Andy Warhol and Mimmo Rotella, Stefano has created a signature aesthetic which has brought Pop Art into the twenty first century.
In 2011 Stefano was selected to show work in the Italian Pavillion at the 54th Venice Biennale. This coincided with his largest solo show to date, which was entitled ‘Rewind’ and held at Spazio Underground in Rome. A selection of work by the artist is on permanent display at the Hausammann Gallery in Cortina D’Ampezzo. Collectors of his work include the illustrious Italian designer, Giorgio Armani. Having exhibited widely in Italy and in a few locations internationally such as Monaco and St Petersburg, the artist now hopes to bring his work to a wider audience.

He his now working on a new music album coming out on summer 2015.