Peter Zimmermann's First Solo Show in Milan: Italian Curves
German-born artist Peter Zimmermann (Freiburg im Breisgau, 1956) presents his first solo exhibition in Italy, titled "Peter Zimmermann, Italian Curves," in Milan. The show features abstract paintings in epoxy resin, a light-resistant material commonly used in design and interior decoration. The works are characterized by a predominance of white and curvilinear forms, which reference both the rigid orthogonal cuts of the Bauhaus and the soft, sinuous lines of Italian artistic and design movements from Futurism to postmodern design. The paintings originate from photographs taken by the artist or found online, digitally manipulated, and then treated pictorially through multiple layers of resin. The original image remains submerged and difficult to decode, creating an aesthetic and conceptual allure.
Key facts
- Peter Zimmermann was born in Freiburg im Breisgau in 1956.
- The exhibition is titled 'Peter Zimmermann, Italian Curves'.
- It is Zimmermann's first solo show in Italy.
- The works are abstract paintings in epoxy resin.
- Epoxy resin is resistant to light and used in design and interior decoration.
- White is the predominant color in these new works.
- The paintings are based on photographs taken by the artist or found online.
- The images are digitally manipulated and then layered with resin.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Zimmermann
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Freiburg im Breisgau
- Germany