Chiara Dynys's Reflective Sculptures and Books at Cortesi Gallery, Milan

Chiara Dynys (born 1958, Mantua) presents a solo exhibition at Cortesi Gallery in Palazzo Moriggi, Milan, curated by Giorgio Verzotti. The show features historical and new works exploring the theme of duality. Historical pieces include the 'Tutto' series: wall-mounted methacrylate books with extruded antithetical word pairs in Italian or English. Another series, 'La Blancheur,' comprises plaster bas-reliefs with irregular geometric forms lined with mirrors reflecting photographic images of Antonio Canova's sculptures. The 'Ghirlande' series consists of lenticular dodecahedrons in Ergal aluminum, arranged like heads and stars, polished by spotlights. 'Parade Perspective' features methacrylate frames amplifying reflective and backlit geometric backgrounds. Dynys's works are described as Western cultural hybrids incorporating Pop colors, Minimal forms, and Arte Povera materials. The article notes the artist's detachment from her products, referencing the controversy over Maurizio Cattelan's sculptor claiming authorship. Dynys produces refined books often published by Skira, reflecting her synthesis of duality.