Akelo

Andrea Cagnetti, also known as Akelo, (born 16 March 1967 in Corchiano, Viterbo) is an Italian artist. Goldsmith, designer, and sculptor. he is known for his use of ancient techniques used in metalworking.

Biography Akelo obtained a diploma at the Ronciglione state secondary school with a concentration in scientific studies. He then transferred to Rome, where he worked as a graphic artist for several years. At the same time, he studied about ancient goldsmithing, metallurgy, and alchemy. Akelo combined this theoretical understanding with his experimentation on materials and techniques, in order to create gold objects and other sculptural objects made from bronze, and iron. He uses the artistic name of Akelo (from Achelous, Greek god of the waters).

In 2010, Akelo created the bronze sculpture "Hope" for the Robert Bresson Prize, which is given every year at the Venice Film Festival. He currently lives in Corchiano, where he also writes scientific articles on the techniques used in goldsmithing.

Works in public collections

HOEDUS II (1996) Pendant – Newark Museum YILDUN (2001) Pendant – Museum of Art and Archaeology, University of Missouri CHORT (2002) Pendant – Museum of Fine Arts, Boston DENHEB (2004) Necklace – Museum of Art and Archaeology, University of Missouri SEGIN (2009) Pyx – Museum of Fine Arts, Boston STRANGE MECHANISM No. 3 (2010) Sculpture – Museum of Art and Archaeology, University of Missouri