Carlo Rea's 'SENSO' Exhibition at Gallerja in Rome

Carlo Rea (born 1962 in Rome) presents 'SENSO', a solo exhibition at Gallerja in Rome, curated by Bruno Corà. The show features works in plaster, ceramic, and iron, emphasizing material self-determination and elemental syncretism. The installation 'Omaggio a Jannis' pays tribute to Jannis Kounellis, whose work inaugurated Gallerja eleven years prior. Rea, who recently exhibited 'Forms and Harmonies' at Tornabuoni Art in London, discusses the polysemic title 'SENSO' as encompassing direction, meaning, and the senses. He highlights the fusion of languages, particularly the influence of music and composer Luciano Berio, and the rhythmic quality of materials. Rea values materials like 'nero d’avorio' (ivory black) for their historical resonance. He contrasts London's cosmopolitan art scene with Rome's inspirational depth, citing Gallerja's connection to Kounellis. Two works explicitly reference his father, journalist and writer Ermanno Rea, and Kounellis, framing his practice within personal and art history. The exhibition runs at Gallerja in Rome.