Mary DeVincentis's Psych-Folk Paintings at Andrea Festa in Rome
The Roman space of Andrea Festa, known for its hotel-like atmosphere and stunning views of the Mole Adriana, currently hosts American painter Mary DeVincentis (born 1948 in Wilmington, lives in New York). Her small-scale paintings blend mysticism with cartoonish brio, featuring magical scenes rendered in a disinvolte yet precious style. Standout works include a piece with a nude figure digging in greenery while a translucent serpent envelops them, reminiscent of Francesco Clemente, and another where a frail bird supports a heavy black mass that appears like warm wool. The most iconic work depicts three sirens clinging to a tree trunk against strong wind, serving as messengers between different worlds. While some pieces are overly saccharine, the overall mix of psych-folk mood and narrative imagery is compelling. The exhibition highlights DeVincentis's ability to combine aniconic textures with storytelling.
Key facts
- Mary DeVincentis is an American painter born in 1948 in Wilmington, lives in New York.
- The exhibition is held at Andrea Festa's space in Rome.
- The venue has a hotel-like atmosphere with views of the Mole Adriana.
- DeVincentis presents small-scale paintings with a psych-folk mood.
- Her work mixes mysticism and cartoonish elements.
- One painting shows a nude figure digging in greenery with a translucent serpent.
- Another features a bird supporting a heavy black mass resembling warm wool.
- The most iconic piece shows three sirens clinging to a tree trunk in strong wind.
Entities
Artists
- Mary DeVincentis
- Francesco Clemente
Institutions
- Andrea Festa
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Wilmington
- New York