The work of the Italian-born contemporary artist Francesco Clemente represents a visual exploration of the spiritual, sensual, and existential sensations related to the human experience. Clemente utilized a variety of mediums within his paintings to convey the human form with dream-like imagery and recurring thematic subjects — such as female bodies and non-western symbols. Clemente’s interest in foreign cultures and religions, specifically India – a country he frequently visited since his first trip in 1972, is deeply interconnected with the ethos of his work. After receiving notable recognition at the 1980 Venice Biennale, Clemente moved to New York in 1981 with his family to continue his career. He cemented himself as a momentous presence within the New York art scene and began collaborating with Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, and Allen Ginsberg. Although categorized as a Neo-Expressionist in the 1980s, the artist is apprehensive about being associated with any art movement or label. Clemente has also collaborated with filmmakers and designers on other projects throughout his later career. In the present day, Clemente splits his time between New York, Rome, and Madras and has received worldwide recognition for his works.