Massimo Ruiu's 'Mare Nero' Explores Oceanic Depths in a Rome Home
Massimo Ruiu (born 1961 in San Severo) presents 'Mare Nero,' a solo exhibition staged in a vacant house in Rome, far from conventional gallery spaces. The show transforms domestic interiors—crinkled wallpaper, dim lighting, a cramped closet—into a setting for works that obsessively depict the sea, from waves to abysses. Paintings such as 'Mare di Lacrime' (2018) and 'Mare Nero' (2018) probe ocean depths, while the installation 'Alto Mare' (2018) features fish and lobsters drawn on plates linked by fishing lines and hooks, evoking death and constraint. The exhibition draws inspiration from the myth of Ulysses and the Mediterranean as a site of journey and discovery. Curated by Valentina Poli, the show runs in 2018.
Key facts
- Massimo Ruiu was born in 1961 in San Severo.
- The exhibition is titled 'Mare Nero'.
- The venue is a vacant house in Rome, not a traditional exhibition space.
- The installation 'Alto Mare' (2018) uses plates, fishing lines, and hooks.
- Paintings include 'Mare di Lacrime' (2018) and 'Mare Nero' (2018).
- The show references Ulysses and the Mediterranean.
- The exhibition was curated by Valentina Poli.
- The exhibition took place in 2018.
Entities
Artists
- Massimo Ruiu
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- San Severo
- Rome
- Italy