Gianfranco Basso's 'Needle Time' Exhibition in Lecce
Gianfranco Basso (born 1978 in Lecce) presents his solo exhibition 'Needle Time' at Palazzo Vernazza in Lecce. The show features fifteen embroidered canvases, mostly hand-stitched except one machine-made, showcasing Basso's slow, precise gestures with needle and thread. His work creates figurative imagery reflecting contemporary personal reflections and social anxieties. The exhibition draws connections to a major female artist from Sardinia who transformed domestic heritage into unique artistic practice. Basso's sinuous silhouettes in colorful threads on neutral fabrics evoke solitary shadows in static atmospheres, with dynamic composition enhanced by monochromatic surfaces. The intimate exhibition is curated with sober, respectful installation within the historic venue.
Key facts
- Gianfranco Basso was born in Lecce in 1978.
- The exhibition is titled 'Needle Time'.
- It takes place at Palazzo Vernazza in Lecce.
- Fifteen embroidered canvases are on display.
- All works are hand-stitched except one machine-made.
- The exhibition connects Basso's work to a Sardinian female artist.
- Basso uses needle and thread as daily tools for rhythmic movements.
- The show features sinuous silhouettes on neutral fabrics.
Entities
Artists
- Gianfranco Basso
Institutions
- Palazzo Vernazza
- Artribune
Locations
- Lecce
- Italy
- Sardinia