Inspired by the majestic and ever-changing nature of the beautiful province of Quebec where he currently resides, Ino’s paintings are also unmistakably infused with a Mediterranean flavor.

For this self-taught Italian artist born in Alexandria, Egypt, artistic expression is, in his words, “a misty half-impression of the world”. This dreamy, yet warm and playful quality has earned him recognition by both the artistic community and a wide audience.

Ino has earned several prestigious awards for his work in pastel, and his paintings have been exhibited in over a dozen galleries in Quebec. His artwork has also been jury selected to appear in numerous well-received exhibitions. Ino has been a member of the MAGAZIN’ART guide to Canadian Artists in Galleries since 2002. He is also a senior member of the Pastel Society of Eastern Canada.

Ino’s favorite materials are acrylic paint, mixed medium and dry pastel, and he often works in oil. His paintings have been described by art critics as “sensuous”, “open with a deep perspective”, even as “undéjà-vu”.

Of his work, Ino muses: “In my interpretation, colors are the ultimate form of free, unconventional expression to set moods, …allowing viewers to roam about their way seeking a setting and an atmosphere of their own imagination without limitations...”