Spirited Cities and City Spirits
dal 14/3/2006 al 30/3/2006
Segnalato da
14/3/2006
Spirited Cities and City Spirits
Kamalanayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai
Italian artists at Bombay. Choosing to interpret their inspiration in different ways is the artist’s prerogative but these three have remained loyal to the thread that binds them together - architecture!
Italian artists at Bombay
The art exhibition “Spirited Cities and City Spirits" will showcase the works of three very gifted Italian artists: Bruno di Lecce, Pino Oliva, and Silvia Serenari.
The aim is to provide the art appreciating public an exposure to the international scene.
Despite being a global metropolis the art scene in Mumbai is dominated by artists from within the city itself. There is hardly any means for the art lovers to acquaint themselves with the different techniques, visual stimulation and thought processes associated with a radically new culture. Hence the exhibition will introduce these international talents to the public, allowing the artists and viewers alike, to be exposed to emerging ideas and changing global trends.
“There is a central theme running though the works of all three - architecture!
Through the ages man has been obsessed with creating the perfect abode. While earlier, using natural elements like stone, mud, wood, he modeled homes on natural formations, now with the benefit of modern technology and better building materials, our skyscrapers never cease to amaze. Architecture and living are becoming indistinguishable. We do not merely occupy our homes; we live in them. Our homes are a reflection of our personality, our emotions. Each house, each building speaks of an intricate heritage, history walks down the ageless passages. Little wonder that architecture is in itself considered an art. Choosing to interpret their inspiration in different ways is the artist’s prerogative but these three have remained loyal to the thread that binds them together - architecture!
Bruno di Lecce has chosen to let the colours take their own path. Just as no matter how hard Man tries, he can never tame Nature, so too the artist has not tried to tame the colours and they have infused his work with a sense of rebellion and freedom. Aspects of normal, everyday living seem spirited with his treatment of the subject. The linearity of human creation juxtaposed against the wild abandon of Nature compels one to explore his works further.
Pino Olivia’s works are surreal. They speak of a desire of the spirit to be free. Breaking out of the shell of traditional dwellings he portrays the spirit returning to be one with Nature. He has used a wide spectrum of colours in his renditions. An exuberance of unbridled pleasure to be alive amongst the elements radiates from his works.
Silvia Serenari has tapped ancient symbolism to create her work, ranging from the Egyptian to the Celtic. Drawing from the wisdom of the ages, the symbols have an element of the occult. The stars have always governed our destiny and the artist has merged the mystery of the ancient with the structure of the modern.
Together they represent a tribute to cities man has created and which ultimately overshadow us."(Francesco Cascino)
Image: Pino Oliva
Opening: 15 March 2006, 6pm
Kamalanayan Bajaj Art Gallery
Bajaj Bhuvan, Nariman Point - Mumbai