Luigi Doni on Painting as Light, Memory, and Permanence
In a conversation with Segno Online, Italian artist Luigi Doni shares insights into his artistic vision, emphasizing painting as a means to delve into themes of time, memory, and physical presence. His notable pieces, such as 'Amanti 2 versione' (1995), 'Interno Liberty' (1985), 'Le jeu de Pierrot' (1991), and 'Interno e manichino' (1984), evoke a reflective mood with solitary figures set in luminous environments. Drawing inspiration from Renaissance greats like Piero della Francesca and Paolo Uccello, Doni appreciates the tangible quality of paint as a counter to digital visuals. He perceives painting as a "second memory of the body," where experiences are layered, and characterizes his figures as archetypes that prompt personal interpretation, viewing his work as a quest for essential truth, making it a "place of care."
Key facts
- Luigi Doni is an Italian painter whose work explores time, memory, and light.
- His paintings include 'Amanti 2 versione' (1995), 'Interno Liberty' (1985), 'Le jeu de Pierrot' (1991), and 'Interno e manichino' (1984).
- Doni cites Piero della Francesca and Paolo Uccello as influences.
- He views painting as a form of resistance against digital immateriality.
- Doni describes the human body as the 'first archive' and painting as a 'second memory of the body.'
- He considers his figures as archetypes of existence, isolated from narrative.
- His practice is characterized by a search for essentiality and depth rather than novelty.
- The interview was published on Segno Online.
Entities
Artists
- Luigi Doni
- Piero della Francesca
- Paolo Uccello
- Tiziano Vecellio
Institutions
- Segno Online
Locations
- Italy