Paola Anziché's Minerva Sculptures at Palazzo Ferrero, Biella
Paola Anziché, a Milan native born in 1975, showcases her latest sculptures inspired by Minerva at Palazzo Ferrero in Biella, available for viewing until January 9. This exhibition is part of the fifth edition of 'Fatti ad Arte,' featuring works that reflect Piedmont's textile heritage, incorporating local wool and silk. The Minerva sculptures highlight craftsmanship through the interplay of matte and glossy textures. Additionally, pieces crafted from 2015 to 2021 incorporate fibers collected during Anziché's journeys across Italy, Azerbaijan, and Finland. The installation revitalizes the venue, encouraging a sensory connection with the art. Anziché's exploration links material culture with artistic creativity, predating contemporary environmental concerns.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Palazzo Ferrero, Biella, until January 9.
- New sculptures dedicated to Minerva, goddess of arts, spinning, and weaving.
- Part of 'Fatti ad Arte' series, fifth edition, focusing on high craftsmanship.
- Works use wool and silk from Biella companies.
- Other works from 2015–2021 use fibers from Italy, Azerbaijan, Finland.
- Installation designed as environmental piece interacting with palace friezes.
- Viewers can move freely and engage sensorially with works.
- Sculptures balance manual weaving and gravity.
Entities
Artists
- Paola Anziché
- Emanuela Termine
Institutions
- Palazzo Ferrero
- Artribune
Locations
- Biella
- Milan
- Italy
- Azerbaijan
- Finland
- Piedmont