Francesco Jodice's Tripartite Exploration of Factory, Community, and Nature at Casa Zegna
At Casa Zegna in Trivero Valdilana, Francesco Jodice showcases 'Racconti di boschi, di fabbriche e di persone,' curated by Ilaria Bonacossa in partnership with Sara Gentile. This project, developed over two years, highlights Oasi Zegna, the Biellese mountains, and the textile industry, providing a contrast to Mimmo Jodice's exhibition from 2008. Over the past two decades, the Biellese area has undergone considerable change, with a focus on nature thanks to Fondazione Zegna's initiatives. Anna Zegna remarks that presenting Jodice's work during the foundation's 25th anniversary underscores the importance of artistic patronage. The exhibition includes 24 small-format prints, exploring the connections between community, factory, and nature, culminating in an image that represents the relationship between man, nature, and labor.
Key facts
- Francesco Jodice's exhibition 'Racconti di boschi, di fabbriche e di persone' is at Casa Zegna in Trivero Valdilana.
- The exhibition is curated by Ilaria Bonacossa and created in collaboration with Sara Gentile.
- The project was developed over two years through travels in the Oasi Zegna, Biellese mountains, and textile factory.
- A previous exhibition by Mimmo Jodice in 2008 covered the same locations.
- The exhibition marks the 25th anniversary of the Fondazione Zegna.
- Anna Zegna, president of Fondazione Zegna, commented on the value of artistic patronage.
- The show includes 24 small-format prints in a traditional layout.
- Themes include factory, community (class portraits since 2005), and nature.
- The Biellese region's economy is shifting from textile to tourism.
- A yellow wool ball on a rock is a key symbolic image.
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Jodice
- Sara Gentile
- Ilaria Bonacossa
- Mimmo Jodice
- Anna Zegna
Institutions
- Casa Zegna
- Fondazione Zegna
- Oasi Zegna
- Zegna
- CAMERA – Centro Italiano per la Fotografia
- Dario Cimorelli Editore
Locations
- Trivero Valdilana
- Biellese
- Italy
- Biella
- Turin
- Naples