Maurizio Donzelli's 'Insieme Vuoto' Explores Material Paradoxes in Venice

Maurizio Donzelli (Brescia, 1958) presents 'Insieme Vuoto' at Marignana Arte in Venice, curated by Gabriele Salvaterra. The exhibition title, borrowed from philosopher Federico Ferrari, references the paradoxical concept of an empty set that nonetheless constitutes something. Donzelli's practice engages in a continuous struggle with materials, never reaching a definitive conclusion. Salvaterra notes that Donzelli's work avoids settling on a fixed subject, preferring to allude and suggest trajectories toward something further. The show features three series: 'Mirror' works in the first room, which use prismatic lenses to create perceptual deceptions; contemporary tapestries that appear alive, detached from walls, blending ancient techniques with digital manipulations and materials like silk, wool, and cotton; and recent 'Reds' acrylics on board with vibrant, sinuous colors that exploit fluctuating paint density to compose provisional narratives. The exhibition emphasizes the experiential, momentary, and ever-changing nature of Donzelli's art.