Jean-Pierre Velly retrospective at Palazzo Poli explores light and shadow
The Istituto Centrale per la Grafica in Rome presents 'Jean-Pierre Velly – L’Ombra e la Luce', a retrospective of the French-born artist (1943–1990) who lived in Trevignano. Curated by Pier Luigi Berto, Ginevra Mariani, and Marco Nocca, the exhibition runs until May 15, 2016 at Palazzo Poli. Velly's work is rooted in a dichotomous view of reality, where light and shadow are essential to the fragile balance of the universe. His refined engravings directly result from the positive/negative interplay inherent to the medium, reflecting his dedication and torment. The artist famously said, 'The black of my days comes from the white of my nights.'
Key facts
- Jean-Pierre Velly was born in Audierne, France in 1943 and died in Trevignano, Italy in 1990.
- The exhibition is titled 'Jean-Pierre Velly – L’Ombra e la Luce' (The Shadow and the Light).
- Curators are Pier Luigi Berto, Ginevra Mariani, and Marco Nocca.
- Venue: Istituto Centrale per la Grafica – Palazzo Poli, Via Poli 54, Rome.
- Exhibition runs until May 15, 2016.
- Velly's work explores the dichotomy of light and shadow as a metaphor for the universe's balance.
- His engravings are characterized by meticulous craftsmanship and a positive/negative dynamic.
- Velly's practice was driven by passion and torment, as expressed in his quote about black and white.
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Pierre Velly
Institutions
- Istituto Centrale per la Grafica
- Palazzo Poli
- Artribune
Locations
- Audierne
- France
- Trevignano
- Italy
- Rome
- Via Poli 54