Francesco Diotallevi's Irreverent Paintings at Bag Gallery Parma
Francesco Diotallevi (born 1971 in Senigallia) presents a solo exhibition at Bag Gallery in Parma. After working in informal and conceptual painting, he adopted a style blending illustration—inspired by Bonvi and Jacovitti—with advertising strategies. His canvases feature a striking contrast between trashy or violent content and vibrant colors with thick black outlines, creating a playful atmosphere. Curator Domenico Russo describes them as "irresistible works, gummy bears in a thousand colors," but beneath the appealing surface lie everyday human tragedies: a tragicomic battle with a runaway drill, a clogged toilet, or unfortunate animals crossing the road at night. The article was written by Marta Santacatterina.
Key facts
- Francesco Diotallevi was born in Senigallia in 1971.
- He previously practiced informal and conceptual painting.
- His current style is influenced by illustrators Bonvi and Jacovitti and advertising strategies.
- His paintings feature a contrast between trashy/violent content and bright colors with thick black outlines.
- Curator Domenico Russo compared the works to colorful gummy bears.
- The works depict everyday human tragedies in a tragicomic manner.
- The exhibition is held at Bag Gallery in Parma.
- The article was published on Artribune in June 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Diotallevi
- Bonvi
- Jacovitti
- Domenico Russo
- Marta Santacatterina
Institutions
- Bag Gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- Senigallia
- Italy
- Parma