Luigi Carboni's Synthesis of Abstract and Figurative at OTTO Gallery

Luigi Carboni (Pesaro, 1957) presents "Ciò che da sé accade" at OTTO Gallery in Bologna, running until December 5, 2016. The exhibition showcases his exploration of the boundary between abstract and figurative art through a variety of materials including oil on canvas, cement, slate, and marble. Carboni's works initially appear naturalistic, featuring concentric geometries that evoke forest landscapes, ancient maps, and zoomorphic figures. His sculptures shift from three-dimensional to two-dimensional forms, while his paintings layer metallic grids to compress space and volume. The color palette recalls the expressionism of James Ensor, conceptually reflecting a human figure lost in the fog of reality. The review by Niccolò Lucarelli highlights Carboni's successful synthesis of these opposing artistic traditions.