Gilberto Zorio's Star-Studded Exhibition at Lia Rumma in Naples

Gilberto Zorio, a key figure of the Arte Povera movement, is the subject of a solo exhibition at Galleria Lia Rumma in Naples, featuring works from the 1960s to the present. Born in Andorno Micca in 1944, Zorio has focused his artistic research on mutability and transience since the mid-1960s, with time as a central element. His works emphasize transformation and energy, often through chemical reactions involving sulfur, phosphorus, and alcohol. The exhibition opens with 'Stella di giavellotti' (2009), referencing the ancient Greek javelin, a recurring motif symbolizing propulsive force. Other key works include 'Stella di pergamena' (2020), 'Alambicco su giavellotti' (1981-2012), and the new 'Remo e Giavellotto' (2023). 'Stella per purificare le parole' uses red terracotta, evoking childhood travel memories. The show incorporates fluorescent paints and phosphorus to create nocturnal viewing experiences. Critic Germano Celant's statement that 'the insignificant began to exist' underpins the group's free use of materials. Zorio describes his work as 'energy in a physical and mental sense,' aiming to be 'living works, works in action, or futurable works.' The exhibition runs at Lia Rumma in Naples.