Enrico Minguzzi's 'La piena dell'occhio' at Bagnacavallo

Enrico Minguzzi (Cotignola, 1981) presents 'La piena dell'occhio,' a solo exhibition at Museo delle Cappuccine in the ex Convento di San Francesco, Bagnacavallo, curated by Saverio Verini. The show features paintings and sculptures that deceive the eye: what appear as floral still lifes, brambles, corals, and smoke are invented forms. Minguzzi, trained at Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna and based in Bagnacavallo, previously known for landscapes with fluorescent geometric inserts, now focuses on marginal natural details like moss, bark, and rock, recombined in alien, pulsating compositions. His technique involves oil paint removal with scratches (recalling Van Eyck) and solvents for depth. Sculptures made of polyurethane and epoxy resin mimic coral or solidified smoke, hand-modeled and finished with nail scissors. Works like 'Fior d'uovo,' 'Dark egg,' and 'Drusa' explore oval compositions and mineral perfection, displayed sequentially as if in a natural science museum. The exhibition runs at the ex Convento di San Francesco, Bagnacavallo, in 2022.