Maura Banfo's Shell and Sea Exhibition at Riccardo Costantini Contemporary
Maura Banfo (Turin, 1969) presents a solo exhibition at Riccardo Costantini Contemporary in Turin, exploring the sea as a central theme through shells, calla lilies, and byssus (sea silk). The show features photographic dioramas that compress space and time during pandemic lockdown, inviting an existential journey around the sea's imagery. Curator Olga Gambari's text describes the shell as a microcosm and refuge, while the byssus—a precious thread from Pinna Nobilis—evokes ancient feminine practices. Gold leaf enriches the photographic prints and small notebooks, alluding to intimate travel and broader horizons. The exhibition includes works like "Blue" (2021), a fine art print on cotton paper. Banfo's practice draws from a 2018 residency in Palermo.
Key facts
- Maura Banfo was born in Turin in 1969.
- The exhibition is held at Riccardo Costantini Contemporary in Turin.
- The show features shells, calla lilies, and byssus (sea silk) as key motifs.
- Byssus is a thread produced by the Pinna Nobilis shell, historically used for precious fabric.
- Curator Olga Gambari wrote the exhibition text.
- The works include photographic dioramas created during pandemic lockdown.
- Gold leaf is applied to photographic prints and small notebooks.
- Banfo completed a residency in Palermo in 2018.
Entities
Artists
- Maura Banfo
- Olga Gambari
Institutions
- Riccardo Costantini Contemporary
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Palermo