Claudio Parmiggiani's Poetic Smoke Shadows at Galleria Poggiali in Florence
Galleria Poggiali in Florence is hosting a solo exhibition of Claudio Parmiggiani, born in Luzzara in 1943. The show presents an intimate and intellectual atmosphere, featuring works that include books, traces of removed objects, 'smoke shadows,' an anchor, a harp, and a bell. The materials—iron, glass, and wax—evoke a sense of waiting, imminent danger, strength, and transience. Central to the exhibition are canvases covered in soot, described as 'shadow sculptures' for their lightness. Parmiggiani uses smoke as a technique, distinct from Jean Boghossian and Alberto Burri, to create an ideal path toward the infinite. The artist's approach is compared to the twilight poetry of Sergio Corazzini, focusing on small moments expanded through simple yet effective expressive language, free of ornamentation and rich in melancholic introspection.
Key facts
- Claudio Parmiggiani was born in Luzzara in 1943.
- The exhibition is held at Galleria Poggiali in Florence.
- Works include books, traces of removed objects, smoke shadows, an anchor, a harp, and a bell.
- Materials used: iron, glass, and wax.
- Central works are canvases covered in soot, described as 'shadow sculptures'.
- Parmiggiani's smoke technique is distinct from that of Jean Boghossian and Alberto Burri.
- The artist's style is compared to the poetry of Sergio Corazzini.
- The exhibition evokes a sense of waiting, imminent danger, strength, and transience.
Entities
Artists
- Claudio Parmiggiani
- Jean Boghossian
- Alberto Burri
- Sergio Corazzini
Institutions
- Galleria Poggiali
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Luzzara