Marta Naturale's Microscopic Paintings at Rome Solo Show
Marta Naturale (born 1990 in Mirano) presents her first solo exhibition in Rome, featuring small-scale paintings created with egg tempera and a magnifying glass, often taking months to complete. Her subjects include hedges, suburban villas, boiler knobs, and corridors with chilling reflections. Though formally reminiscent of Flemish painting, her work transcends realism, evoking Duchamp's 'Étant donnés' with voyeuristic, noir-like atmospheres. The exhibition includes pieces that are so concise and iconic they become transcendent.
Key facts
- Marta Naturale was born in 1990 in Mirano.
- She uses egg tempera and a magnifying glass for her small paintings.
- Some paintings take months to finish.
- Subjects include hedges, suburban villas, boiler knobs, and corridors.
- The work is compared to Duchamp's 'Étant donnés'.
- The exhibition is her first solo show.
- The show is in Rome.
- The review was written by Pericle Guaglianone.
Entities
Artists
- Marta Naturale
- Pericle Guaglianone
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Mirano
- Rome