Diego Sarra's Island Obsession: 40 Years of Mediterranean Motifs at Palazzo Parente
Diego Sarra, born in Isola del Liri in 1947 and living in Aversa, presents thirty works spanning 1975 to today at Palazzo Parente in Aversa, marking his seventieth birthday. The exhibition traces his obsessive exploration of the island theme, evolving from en plein air realism to ethereal monochrome and, in recent years, dreamlike collages blending surreal and hyperreal elements with saturated colors. Sarra's islands, all from the Mediterranean, shift from external representation to an introspective journey touching on metaphors of distance, freedom, and imprisonment, often evoking shells, stones, suns, or volcanoes. The latest works incorporate architectural motifs like Palladian serlianas and religious loggias, reflecting his professional background. The show culminates in a cathartic liberation. The article was written by Luigi Rondinella, an architect and art critic.
Key facts
- Diego Sarra was born in Isola del Liri in 1947 and lives in Aversa.
- The exhibition marks his seventieth birthday.
- Thirty works from 1975 to today are displayed.
- The theme is the island, always from the Mediterranean.
- Early works were en plein air; later works became ethereal and monochrome.
- Recent works use collage with surreal and hyperreal elements and hyper-saturated colors.
- Latest works incorporate architectural references like Palladian serlianas and religious loggias.
- The exhibition is held at Palazzo Parente in Aversa.
Entities
Artists
- Diego Sarra
- Luigi Rondinella
Institutions
- Palazzo Parente
- Artribune
- Ministero dei Beni e delle Attività Culturali
Locations
- Isola del Liri
- Aversa
- Mar Mediterraneo