Francesco Paternoster 
Art Director, visual researcher
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Bold & New Old.
A neo-traditional visual culture with contemporary flavour.


I’m drawn to what is human, imperfect,and alive: the mark of the hand, the rhythm of forms, the materiality of things. With one eye on the craft sensibility of the past and the other on what does not yet exist.

I define my style as Bold & New Old: a neotraditional reinterpretation characterized by strong lines and a central use of vernacular typography.

My work draws from vintage and heritage iconography, especially old woodcut illustrations, reinterpreted in a contemporary way to create bold and timeless visuals.








If you’re interested, CLICK HERE to purchase them to decorate your home or your studio, or send me an email to: paternosterfrancesco@gmail.com


The Monstera
A3 Print, tintoretto Paper, 280gr
Natura morta
A3 Print, tintoretto Paper, 280gr 

The Vase #1
A3 Print, tintoretto Paper, 280gr 


Look carefully
A3 Print, tintoretto Paper, 280gr
Mi casa
A3 Print, tintoretto Paper, 280gr

Fiore
Woodcut — MDF
Vase #2 Octopus with flowers
Digital illustration
Atacama Mezcal
Meta-project


Falena
Woodcut — MDF                              SOLD OUT


Testa Dura
A5 — Handmade print


Rosa, rosae
Woodcut — MDF
Holy heart
A5 — Handmade print, black paper 200gr
Saint Jeorge
Digital illustration
San Rocco
Digital Illustration
Giovanna D’Arco
Digital Illustration
Letterpress
Digital Illustration