Nazario Gerardi, an Italian painter and artist born in San Severo (Foggia) in 1953, is a prominent figure in the landscape of contemporary Art Informel and Matter Painting. His artistic research, which began in the 1970s, is characterized by the use of a dense and layered painting technique, in which he integrates heterogeneous materials such as sand, jute, and pure pigments. His works, often organized into thematic cycles, explore concepts such as time, memory, and the Mediterranean landscape, transfigured into an abstract language with a strong chromatic and tactile impact. His career is marked by numerous solo and group exhibitions in Italy and abroad. Among his most significant recognitions is his participation in the 42nd Venice Biennale in 1986, in the "Art and Science" section, a milestone that consolidated his stature in the national and international art context. His works are held in important public and private collections, testifying to the constant critical acclaim he has received throughout his long career.