Chiara Camoni and Atelier dell'Errore's 'Hic sunt dracones' at GAM Torino

The exhibition 'Hic sunt dracones' at GAM Torino pairs Chiara Camoni with the collective Atelier dell'Errore (AdE), curated by Elena Volpato. The title references ancient maps' 'hic sunt leones,' signaling unknown territories. The show explores 'metamorphic thinking,' a concept Volpato describes as a variant of contradictory thought, allowing symbolic reading of reality. Works by Camoni and AdE incorporate totemic and evanescent forms, addressing hybridity and transformation. Camoni's 'Le leonesse'—terracotta and sheep wool sculptures—guard a metaphorical portal, evoking the Physiologus and medieval bestiaries. AdE, directed by Luca Santiago Mora, includes young artists with atypical neurological traits, embracing 'folly' as a form of metamorphic thought. Camoni connects to pre-Apollonian serpent nymphs at Delphi. The installation blends allegory, emotion, and disparate media into a hypnotic composition. The exhibition is deemed a must-see contemporary art show in 2023.