Mirage ／Igor Scalisi Palminteri
N.A., Oil on canvas, 30 x 50 cm
N.A., Oil on canvas, 30 x 50 cm
此件於展覽中展示之作品由藝術家遵循超寫實的方式來探究人類靈魂及其身份，並以一種義大利現實主義的個人闡述方式來詮釋創作。在他的繪畫作品中，他將遠處形式上看似無生命力及懸浮的物件並置，透過色彩及象徵的手法來構成對話關係。其所代表的是一種類比——自我指涉、同時共享、共有故事的主體。不僅強調對世界的諷刺態度，也完整體現了西西里人的傳統。特別是這系列的創作反映出瀰漫於義大利文化與記憶中的宗教圖像，而更有趣的是，藝術家Igor Scalisi Palminteri在投入藝術世界並背離誓約之前曾作為方濟各會修士長達七年的時間。
The artwork showcased in the exhibition follows the hyper-realistic way that the artist exploits to investigate the human soul and its identity, a personal interpretation of Italian realism. In his pictorial works, he juxtaposes distant objects, formally inert and suspended, constructing plans of dialogue through the act of composing them by chromatic and figurative means. The objects represented stand as protagonists of an analogical, self-referential and at the same time common and shared story. Not only, they always emphasize an ironic attitude towards the world, that greatly embodies the Sicilian tradition. In particular, a series of his artworks reflect on the religious iconography that pervade the Italian culture and memories. Interesting enough, Igor Palminteri was Franciscan friar for seven years, before leaving the vows and enter the art world.
The artwork showcased in the exhibition follows the hyper-realistic way that the artist exploits to investigate the human soul and its identity, a personal interpretation of Italian realism. In his pictorial works, he juxtaposes distant objects, formally inert and suspended, constructing plans of dialogue through the act of composing them by chromatic and figurative means. The objects represented stand as protagonists of an analogical, self-referential and at the same time common and shared story. Not only, they always emphasize an ironic attitude towards the world, that greatly embodies the Sicilian tradition. In particular, a series of his artworks reflect on the religious iconography that pervade the Italian culture and memories. Interesting enough, Igor Palminteri was Franciscan friar for seven years, before leaving the vows and enter the art world.