Luigi Ontani's Ceramic Sculptures at Palazzo Belgioioso

Luigi Ontani, born in 1943 in Vergato, showcases his ceramic sculptures at the Palazzo Belgioioso within the Massimo De Carlo gallery in Milan. The exhibition titled 'Albericus Belgioiosae Auroborus' features eleven pieces that intertwine elements of mythology, heraldry, and Eastern mysticism. Ontani delves into the concept of self-identity, incorporating replicas of his own visage. Key works include 'Albericus Belgioiosae Auroborus' (2017-18), which presents an Apollonian self-portrait, and 'MalinCOstaNzIA' (2017-18), adorned with the Belgioioso coat of arms. Symbols referencing the Visconti family also appear. The 18th-century Palazzo Belgioioso, commissioned by Alberico di Belgioioso, serves as a backdrop for these sculptures. Ontani’s ceramic creations, rooted in the 1970s, resonate with classical literature and visual arts, including 'BellimBustini' (2011-12), and the exhibition features masks that evoke themes of memory and enigma.