Lu Song's 'Giungle animate' at Mattatoio, Rome

In 2018, the Mattatoio in Rome showcased 'Giungle animate,' an exhibition by Lu Song, a Chinese artist born in Beijing in 1982. The display included two series of paintings: 'Combe' and 'Interni Romani.' 'Combe' illustrates tree tunnels above a lagoon, delving into themes of solitude and evolutionary inversion, utilizing acrylics in hues of blue, pink, and green. In contrast, 'Interni Romani' presents idealized home interiors, emphasizing the disconnect between individuals and their surroundings, featuring a stolen Thonet chair from Chagall's 1917 work, 'Window View of the Garden.' The pieces evoke feelings of threat and instability, including 'Il desiderio morente di Manfred' (2016) and 'Interno – Lume di Candela' (2018). Raffaele Orlando provided a review of the exhibition.