Bio
From the age of 6, art has been the focal point of my life. Graffiti became my expressive outlet at 16, back in 1993. The constant question of what art means to me has shaped my journey. I delved into studies of arts, architecture, and design, exploring diverse mediums like painting, drawing, modeling, and sculpting.
Professionally, my focus shifted to design, working with renowned studios across Europe in graphic, motion, industrial and user interface design.
An integral aspect of my work is sound. Immersed in various genres, mainly electronic, I found inspiration. Yet, I yearned for a deeper connection, leading me to create my own sounds. This parallel life, crafting my own soundscape, intertwines seamlessly with my visual art. These self-generated sounds serve as the catalyst for my creative process, influencing the mood and structure of my artworks—a synthesis of ordered chaos where “The Devil is in the details.”
Alan De Cecco, widely recognised by his artistic alias SODA, is a multi-talented creative who explores various artistic mediums, including graffiti, painting, graphics, and sound. Renowned for his extraordinary abstract graffiti pieces, SODA’s artworks captivate viewers by offering unique perspectives that draw attention to the vastness of the surroundings. His minimalist creations are made of black and white shapes and employing a masterful shadowing technique that creates the illusion of a third dimension on the surface. Influenced by music, architecture, and abstraction, the artist skillfully weaves complexity into his geometric elements and cleverly arranges letter layouts.
Born in 1977 in Palmanova, Italy, Alan De Cecco’s passion for artistic expression led him to study Architecture and Design before settling in London, where he currently works as artist. Since 1993, he has embarked on a global artistic journey, embellishing walls worldwide with his dynamic and weightless artworks. SODA’s creations consist of floating geometric fragments, merging, colliding, or moving away from each other, much like the scattered pieces of an object caught in an explosion. With a meticulous
understanding of how sunlight interacts with different surfaces, SODA expertly manipulates shadows using black paint and a precise low-pressure technique, resulting in an enchanting visual illusion of depth.
Over the course of his career, SODA has actively participated in numerous live painting sessions, immersing himself in the vibrant energy of the art world. SODA’s impactful graffiti works have gained recognition in the art community, and his artistic contributions were prominently featured in many comprehensive monographs. With his passion for pushing artistic boundaries, Alan De Cecco continues to inspire and leave a lasting impression through his exceptional creations.
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Over the course of his career, SODA has actively participated in numerous live painting sessions, immersing himself in the vibrant energy of the art world. SODA’s impactful graffiti works have gained recognition in the art community, and his artistic contributions were prominently featured in many comprehensive monographs. With his passion for pushing artistic boundaries, Alan De Cecco continues to inspire and leave a lasting impression through his exceptional creations.
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Solo shows
2001 - Artenauti, Gorizia Italy,2009 - Entourage, Arte 2 Gallery, Milano Italy,
2022 - Polygons, BSMT Space - London UK.
Group shows
2005 - Contemparts, Vicenza Italy,
2007 - Anteprima FVG, SPAC Spazio pubblico Arte Contemporanea, Buttrio Udine Italy,
2008 - Vuote a Rendere, Arte Due Gallery, Milano,
2008 - Write for Food, Old Fashion, Milano Italy,
2014 - Astratta Tre, Museo d’Arte Astratta Fondazione Zappettini, Chiavari Genova Italy,
2016 - W and Beyond, Galerie Celal, Paris France,
2017 - Lettere, Museo d’Arte Contemporanea Villa Croce, Genova Italy,
2017 - Prisma, Colab Gallery, Weil am Rhein Germany,
2018 - Street Art Fair, Paris France,
2018 - Kvadrart, Wallery Gallery, Stockholm Sweden,
2019 - Cash is King, Saatchi Gallery, London UK,
2020 - Collective at Ground Effect Gallery, Paris France,
2020 - One Word - Take a Butcher’s Gallery, Dusseldorf Germany.
2021 - FORMA - B.east Gallery - duo show with Etnik, Florence Italy
2022 - Welcome Back - Colab Gallery, Weil am Rhein Germany.
2023 - Refraction - Kirk Gallery, Aalborg Denmark.
2023 - Abstract Perspectives, BSMT Space - London UK.
2023 - Urban Constructivism - Mom Art Space - Hamburg Germany
2024 - In My Name - Treviso and Monopoli - Italy
2024 - The Rise Of The vandals - Bomb Squad - York UK
2024 - Straat Museum (permanent exibition)- Amsterdam NL
2024 - Tone, Boro Gallery - Edinburgh Scotland
2024 - Ampersand - Complexcon/Known Gallery - Las Vegas USA
2025 - Graffitecture - Straat Museum - Amsterdam NL
Live Painting
1999 - NightWave, Rimini Italy,
1999 - Zanussi, Conegliano Veneto Italy,
1999 - Panico Totale, Pisa - Italy,
2003 - Terrazza Mare, Jesolo Italy,
2003 - MOS, Padova Italy,
2003 - Co-Attitudes, Roma, Italy,
2003 - Parenzo Croazia,
2003 - MOS Ljubljana, Slovenia,
2003 - MOS, Zagreb Croatia,
2004 - MOS, Padova Italy,
2004 - MOS, Zagreb Croatia,
2004 - Ostia, Roma Italy,
2005 - Lignano Italy,
2005 - Padova Meeting of Style Italy,
2008 - Salso Maggiore Terme Italy,
2008 - MOS, Padova Italy,
2012 - Red Gallery, London Uk,
2014 - Elementi Sotterranei, Gemona Italy,
2015 - Elementi Sotterranei, Gemona Italy,
2015 - Timboni, Malindi Kenya,
2015 - Jealouse Gallery Roof Top, London UK,
2015 - Kosciuszko Street, Brooklyn New York USA,
2016 - Global Street Art, Old Street, London UK,
2016 - Forum Przestrzenie, Krakow Poland,
2017 - for Waterloo Leake Street Arches, London UK,
2018 - Leake Street Tunnel (Banksy Street), London UK,
2018 - Premio Antonio Giordano for Street Art 5th edition Santa Croce di Magliano, Campobasso Italy,
2019 - Yardworks Graffiti Festival, Glasgow Scotland,
2019 - Whitecross Street Party Event, London UK,
2019 - Live painting in Shoreditch with Etnik, London UK,
2019 - IBM business headquarters - Milan Italy,
2020 - Peinture Fraîche Festival - Lyon France.
2020 - Live painting in London - Chop Em Down films
2021 - Whitecross Street Party Event, London UK
2021 - Live painting in London - Stockwell/Shoreditch
2022 - Live painting in London - Leake Street London
2022 - CAPS Festival - Paris France
2023 - Kirk Gallery, Aalborg Denmark
2023 - Live painting in London - Leake Street London for Channel 4
2023 - Lignano Sabbia d’Oro skatepark
2023 - Live painting in London - Leake Street London
2024 - Live painting in London - Leake Street London
2024 - Penge - London UK
2024 - Straat Museum - Amsterdam NL
2024 - Metalheadz 30th anniversary Mr.Goldie - Bristol UK
Wall installation/sculpture
Video Art
2004 - VideoClip organized by CEC Centro Espressioni Cinematografiche, Udine Italy,
2004 - DobiArtEventi - progetto “D ox_a”, Bobia Gorizia Italy,
2005 - Visionario, Udine Italy,
2005 - Electronics ExCerit, Pordenone Italy,
2005 - Deposito Giordani, Pordenone Italy,
2005 - project Disconnection, Udine Italy,
2005 - Project Dng Random, DobiArtEventi, Dobia Italy,
2005 - Spazio-Tempo, Codroipo Udine Italy,
2008 - DobiArteEventi, BobiaLab, Dobia Italy,
2008 - Club Commission, Udine Italy,
2008 - Ellen Allien, Magazzini Generali, MilanoItaly,
2008 - Alex Under, Bitte, Milano Italy,
2008 - Sasha Funke, Bitte, Milano Italy,
2008 - Trak Label, Bitte, Milano Italy,
2008 - Donnacha Costello, Milano Italy,
2009 - Disconnect music festival - Royksopp, Fujiya & Miagi, Ebony Bones, Little Dragon, Venice Italy.
Video Installations
2008 - HoloCube, Salone Del Mobile, Milano Italy.
As "Papiers Collés"
2005 - Accademia di Belle Arti, Bologna Italy,
2005 - Villa Manin – Centro d’Arte Contemporanea, Passariano Udine Italy,
2006 - Sound Metak, Milano Italy,
2006 - Edera, Codroipo Italy,
2007 - Bunker Padiglione 14, Torino Italy,
2007 - Contemplari, Treviso Italy.
Television
Music projects
- SD_OA - Alla Prima (digital + Cassette limited edition) 2024
Music covers
Skam records:
- SDEM - Vortices (CD, LP, Cassette)
Central Processing Unit - CPU records:
- NULLPTR - AFTRMTH (LP ep - soda card insert)
Detroit Underground:
- ALPI GRAIE E PENNINE - Luca Bevacqua (CAT# DU-SODA18)
- SEISMOS - Stone Leaf (CAT# DU-SODA16)
- PROGRADE - D3C3L (CAT# DU-SODA14)
- SAVE AS - Nastia Y (cat# DU-SODA13)
- YOUR FINE CITY - dyLAB (cat# DU-SODA12)
- DISSOCIATIVES LP - Colliding Pins (cat# DU-SODA11)
- ORIGIN STORY - Viswar (cat# DU-SODA10)
- OUT THROUGH THE MOUTH - Marshall Applewhite (cat# DU-SODA9)
- MTCH - IIvnt Dsrpt (Cat# DU-SODA8)
- DRUID - Kessell & Kerqus (Cat# DU-SODA7)
- CYBER WITCH - A.I. - Angel Intelligence (cat# DU-SODA6)
- CRUNCH - Introvertmusic (cat# DU-SODA5)
- HEAD IN THE CLOUDS - Errori in Partitura (cat# DU-SODA4)
- SPACEDUST POLYMORPH - Sapphirine Phlant (cat# DU-SODA3)
- OPTICAL - Nullptr (cat# DU-SODA2)
- 119 BROWN - Ypsi Kid (cat# DU-SODA1)
Seagrave records:
- SDEM - ZNS (Cassette limited edition + t-shirt)
- TUSKEN RIDERS (µ-Ziq) – Bantha Trax Vol. 3 (LP 2x12”)
Setola di Maiale records:
- MAGIMC - Area Sismica (CD)
- MAGIMC – Polishing The Mirror (CD)
Dobialabel:
- Various Artists* – A_Frames (CD)
- Various Artists* – E_Frames (CD)
Publications
2006 - Heavy Metal, a photo book by Alex Fakso - Damiani Editore
2009 - Giovanni Sello 1959/2009 - Istituto Statale d’Arte di Udine. 50 Anni dalla fondazione
2009 - Alan De Cecco - Entourage, Arte Due Gallery per il Comune di Milano Italy
2014 - Astratta Tre, Museo d’Arte Astratta Fondazione Zappettini, Chiavari Genova Italy
2016 - Graffiti Writing Expressions Manifestes, Lokiss - Hazan Editions, Paris France
2017 - Prisma, Group Exhibition catalogue - Colab Gallery
2018 - Graffiti 50 ans d’interactions urbaines, Lokiss - Hazan Editions, Paris France
2019 - LUNAR - From Zagreb with Love Slaven Kosanovic - Croatian Association of Fine Artists, Zagreb Croatia
2020 - Street illusions: Trompe-l’oeil et jeux d’optique dans le street art - Arts urbains - Alternatives
2020 - Graffiti Art Magazine (december 2020 - January 2021)
2022 - Polygons, SODA solo show catalog - BSMT Space
2022 - ill Fame #06 - Reloaded
2023 - Graffiti Art Magazine (february - march)
2023 - Welcome back, Group Exhibition catalogue - Colab Gallery
2023 - 3D Street Art, Erni Vales. Omara Books, LomArt
2024 - The book of Goldikus: vol.1 Metalheadz / the rufige files