Iginio Iurilli's 'La forma del colore' at Castello Carlo V, Monopoli

The solo exhibition 'La forma del colore' by Iginio Iurilli (born 1943 in Gioia del Colle) is on view at Castello Carlo V in Monopoli. A twin exhibition runs concurrently at Galleria Cattedrale in Conversano, curated by Carmelo Cipriani. The show traces the artist's career, focusing on themes of environment and genius loci, particularly the Apulian landscape from which he draws biomorphic forms such as jellyfish and sea roses, using materials like quartz powder. A large purple hedgehog appears dissected on a wall, suggesting nature's revenge on man. The exhibition also features the 'Cubo Scenico' at the entrance, a spatial-temporal portal and defensive cage trapping colored paper blowpipes. Another highlight is 'L'ultima cena' (2009), a refined work previously shown at San Michele a Ripa Grande in Rome, depicting a table with charred black loaves and terracotta plates bearing fish bones, evoking the aftermath of the Last Supper.