Alessandro Scarabello's 'The Garden of Phersu' at The Gallery Apart
Alessandro Scarabello (born Rome, 1979) presents 'The Garden of Phersu' at The Gallery Apart in Rome, on view until July 31, 2016. The exhibition showcases a notable evolution in his work while maintaining coherence with his previous output. Scarabello's paintings explore corporeality and its simulacral value through high-quality pictorial execution and impactful color. Central to the show is a scarecrow inhabiting the garden of Phersu, a mythological figure whose identity is mysterious and embodies the concept of mask and persona. The scarecrow symbolizes a failed attempt at human adaptation in the world, placed dissonantly in exotic settings that parody stereotypical imagery.
Key facts
- Alessandro Scarabello was born in Rome in 1979.
- The exhibition is titled 'The Garden of Phersu'.
- The venue is The Gallery Apart at via Francesco Negri 43, Rome.
- The exhibition runs until July 31, 2016.
- Phersu is a mythological figure associated with masks and persona.
- A scarecrow is a central object/subject in the works.
- The scarecrow is placed in exotic settings, creating a dissonant effect.
- The works demonstrate both evolution and coherence in Scarabello's practice.
Entities
Artists
- Alessandro Scarabello
Institutions
- The Gallery Apart
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy