Luca “Yety” Battaglia, born in Italy in 1983. Currently based in Lugano, Switzerland. He works in the field of illustration and graphic design. He has been focusing on editorial and comunication projects for years. In the meantime he devotes his time to a personal artistic research. Depending on the commission he works with computer and graphic pen or with traditional tools, such as pencils, inks and acrylics. Besides he explores and experiments more artistic techniques like engraving. He translates stories into visuals by using allegories and symbols. His deep inspiration deals with geometry, architecture and alchemy.
Selected clients
Museum Hermann Hesse, Nike Italy, Vans Europe, North Sails, Mishka NYC, Premiata, VIST, Hidnander, Briko, Old Captain Co., La Martina, Lobster Apparel, Sandys, Il Sole 24 Ore, Men’s Health, Jacobin Magazine, Wired Italy, Pig Magazine, Rolling Stone, Vice Magazine, Ticino Turismo, GWH Swiss.
Exhibitions
· “Illustrare le memorie” FestivalLibro (Muralto) – 2025 *Collective
· “ORACOLO Un quadrato a colori” La Filanda (Mendrisio)+Raiffeisen Bank (Mendrisio/Rancate) – 2024 *Solo
· “Abstract Puzzles” Pinard (Lugano) – 2022 *Solo
· “SALUTI DAL TICINO – LA MOSTRA” Public spaces (Bellinzona/Ascona/Mendrisio/Lugano/Chiasso/Locarno) – 2022 *Collective
· “Sweet Sheets IV” Zelle Arte Contemporanea (PA) – 2011/2012 *Collective
· “Mantero. Cento anni di architettura” Spazio Culturale A. Ratti (CO) – 2011 *Collective
· “The Three Beggars” Tik Tak Ta2 (CO) – 2010 *Solo
· “#2 Pornography” Radio (MI) – 2010 *Collective
· “Onniscienza” Coffee.N.Televisiøn (BG) – 2009 *Solo
Contact
hello@yety.studio
IG luca_yety
Lugano, Switzerland