Stefano Gattelli's 'Intonazioni' at Galleria Forni: Painting After the Flood
Stefano Gattelli, an Italian artist hailing from Forlì and born in 1962, will unveil his solo exhibition titled 'Intonazioni' at Galleria Forni in Bologna, with the opening set for September 17. This showcase includes paintings crafted over the past two years following the devastating flood in Romagna on May 16-17, 2023, which obliterated thirty to forty years of his artistic creations. Gattelli, despite the calamity, chose to remain in his studio, capturing the experience with complex feelings, as depicted in a documentary. This exhibition signifies his return to the gallery after a showing in 2024. His latest works delve into themes of memory, loss, and time, drawing inspiration from Eastern cultures and mysticism, embodying a tonal style often referred to as 'magic realism.'
Key facts
- Stefano Gattelli's solo exhibition 'Intonazioni' opens September 17 at Galleria Forni in Bologna.
- The exhibition presents paintings created over the last two years, following the May 2023 flood in Romagna.
- Gattelli's home and studio near Forlì were destroyed by the flood, losing decades of work.
- Gattelli previously exhibited at Galleria Forni in 2024 with Enrico Lombardi and Giorgio Tonelli.
- Gattelli was born in Forlì in 1962.
- The flood occurred on the night of May 16-17, 2023.
- Gattelli's work has been associated with 'magic realism' and the 'Officina Romagnola'.
- The exhibition is his first solo show at the gallery.
Entities
Artists
- Stefano Gattelli
- Enrico Lombardi
- Giorgio Tonelli
Institutions
- Galleria Forni
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Forlì
- Romagna