Vincenzo Sammarruco

Born in 1973 as an Italian citizen, I grew up and studied in Münchenstein, Baselland

I discovered my talent and passion for drawing and painting at a very young age. My uncle, Giovanni Sammarruco, introduced me to oil painting and I practiced self-taught following his example.

When I was not accepted at the Basel School of Design, I decided to complete an apprenticeship as an electrician. During my apprenticeship, I immediately felt the urge to use a hammer and chisel, so after my training as an electrician, I did a trial apprenticeship as a stone sculptor. It was immediately clear to me what I really wanted to do.