Born in 1998 in Rome,
Leonardo Zappala’ pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Sciences at La Sapienza University, followed by a Master’s Degree in Visual Arts at “Naba” Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti in Milan.

His creative process is deeply rooted in observation and interpretation. “I gather stories from worlds around me: conversations in bars, billboard images, book characters, or news programs, anything is fair game,” he explains. These narratives serve as the raw material for his artistic expression, evolving into unfiltered poems that gradually manifest as living images through installations and paintings.

In his sculptural works, he embraces a grunge-like aesthetic, employing raw materials such as found wood, unrefined clay, cement, and bricks. This tactile approach gives to his sculptures a rugged authenticity, echoing the urban landscapes from which they are born. Meanwhile, his paintings reflect a post- vandalism ethos, characterized by the incorporation of materials like duct tape, spray paint, collages, and writings.

He views his work as an objectification of his perceptions and experiences, intimately connected to the city and his autobiographical dimension.