Gabriele Cappelli was born in Forli’, Italy in 1972. He was inspired to paint from a young age through spending time at his grandfather’s art studio in Rome and through him and his fellow artists he inherited a passion for abstract art, with a particular interest in the use of gold. He studied economics at Bologna University and in January 1997 soon after his degree, moved to London. In 1999, Cappelli dedicated himself to painting full time and in May 2000 he had his first London solo show at the Rainbird Fine Art gallery in Clerkenwell. Two more solo shows swiftly followed along with numerous group shows in London and the UK. He lives and works in London.