Paola Angelini and Alessandro Fogo's Dual Exhibition in New York

The exhibition 'Black Morning' at Lyles & King gallery in New York, running until March 12, 2022, features works by Italian artists Paola Angelini and Alessandro Fogo. The title paradoxically evokes darkness extending into the time when light should prevail, a central theme for both artists. Angelini's paintings are meditative, with layered compositions where every element holds equal importance. She uses ancient techniques like rabbit-skin glue and gesso, reversed on the canvas to create cracked, thick surfaces inspired by antique tapestries. Her palette is dominated by browns, reds, and greens, creating dense, silent atmospheres. Recurring motifs include her parents and references to art history, from Giorgio de Chirico to lesser-known sculptors. Fogo's work is allegorical, featuring animals like insects, birds, and snakes as symbolic portals to metaphysical realms. His scenes are nocturnal, with unnatural lighting, and everyday objects charged with symbolism. Recently, his human figures have become more realistic, based on a single model, yet the sense of estrangement intensifies. The exhibition highlights painting as a living language, countering cynical trends.