Jean-Pierre Velly retrospective at Spazio Don Chisciotte in Turin
A retrospective of Jean-Pierre Velly (1943–1990) is on view at Spazio Don Chisciotte in Turin, curated by Vincenzo Gatti. Velly, born in Audierne and died in Trevignano, was a master engraver known for his formidable technique with the burin. His work draws from the cosmic and apocalyptic visions of Dürer, Seghers, and Friedrich, yet reformulates them into a unique, dual aesthetic that is both traditional and modern. The exhibition highlights his intense, solitary personality and his use of engraving to express anxiety and a thirst for freedom, depicting a world of calamity, hallucination, and urban shipwreck. The venue provides an open, sober space that allows viewers to fully engage with this semantic landscape.
Key facts
- Jean-Pierre Velly lived from 1943 to 1990, born in Audierne and died in Trevignano.
- The exhibition is curated by Vincenzo Gatti.
- The show takes place at Spazio Don Chisciotte in Turin.
- Velly was a master engraver known for his burin technique.
- His aesthetic is influenced by Dürer, Seghers, and Friedrich.
- His work combines traditional and modern elements.
- The exhibition emphasizes his solitary personality and expressive freedom.
- The venue offers an open, sober space for viewing.
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Pierre Velly
- Vincenzo Gatti
- Albrecht Dürer
- Hercules Seghers
- Caspar David Friedrich
Institutions
- Spazio Don Chisciotte
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Audierne
- France
- Trevignano