Erik Saglia on Ritual, Satellites, and Painting Against Algorithmic Logic

In a Segnonline interview, Italian artist Erik Saglia elaborates on his intricate techniques involving spray paint, paper, tape, frottage with wax and oil pastels, and epoxy resin. He views repetition as a practice that shifts both time perception and mental state, referencing Georges Perec's Un uomo che dorme to discuss the concept of suspended attention. Saglia highlights how mechanical repetition can emphasize subtle differences. His work features perceptual ambiguities created by materials such as transparent resin and overlapping tape. The exhibition Una Tranquilla Apocalisse (Spazio Lampo, 2020) was rescheduled from March to September 2020 due to the pandemic. His Manifesti Satellite series consists of over four hundred pieces focused on natural satellites. The Fly-by exhibition at Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Cavalese is open until 18 October 2026. Upcoming works include Spaced Out (2026) and Euridome (2024), which incorporate visible LED and cabling.