Giovanni Termini's 'Pregressa' Transforms Gallery Space at Renata Fabbri

Giovanni Termini (born 1972 in Assoro, lives in Pesaro) presents 'Pregressa,' a site-specific exhibition at Galleria Renata Fabbri in Milan, curated by Alberto Zanchetta, running until June 25, 2016. Termini uses construction panels typically employed to hide ongoing work, creating a 'double skin' on the gallery wall that is not flush with it, so shadows reveal the gap. This material, normally behind the scenes of art, becomes the artwork itself. In the first room, the light track is placed on zinc-plated trestles on the floor, defunctionalizing its role. The exhibition reflects on front/back, inside/outside, above/below. Termini cites inspiration from the history of L'Attico gallery by Fabio Sargentini, referencing works by De Dominicis, Kounellis, and Eliseo Mattiacci. His 2013 work 'Armatura' at Fondazione Pescheria di Pesaro is discussed as a metaphor for construction sites and life. Termini's practice draws from his years working in a shipyard, observing repetitive gestures. He values the province of Pesaro for its proximity to the sea and Urbino, and his relationship with local artisans. The exhibition also references his previous show at Francesco Pantaleone in Palermo, which engaged with Orwell's '1984' and de Chirico's 'Piazze d'Italia,' exploring urban decay and political degradation. Termini emphasizes method over style, stating every choice has a function.