Piero Bolla's Paper Sculptures at Castiglia di Saluzzo
Piero Bolla (Saluzzo, 1933) presents around fifty works spanning his artistic career at the Castiglia di Saluzzo. The exhibition focuses on his recent use of paper, including sculptures made from telephone directory pages. Notable works include "Grand Tour" (2012), a paper sculpture inspired by Goethe's Italian Journey. Bolla's practice encompasses painting, photography, glass, plastic, and now paper, transforming everyday objects into art. The show features plastic garments, anagrammatically covered faces, totemic animals (monkeys, cows, birds, dogs), and anamorphic skulls and trees. Bolla, who claims to have traveled little but knows the world through literature, creates pieces that combine installation, graphics, painting, and typography. The exhibition is curated by Federica Maria Giallombardo.
Key facts
- Piero Bolla was born in Saluzzo in 1933.
- The exhibition is held at the Castiglia di Saluzzo.
- Approximately fifty works are on display.
- The show highlights Bolla's recent paper works.
- Works include sculptures made from telephone directory pages.
- "Grand Tour" (2012) is a paper sculpture referencing Goethe's Italian Journey.
- Bolla's materials include canvas, photography, glass, plastic, and paper.
- The exhibition features plastic garments, anagrammatic faces, and totemic animals.
Entities
Artists
- Piero Bolla
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Federica Maria Giallombardo
Institutions
- Castiglia di Saluzzo
- Artribune
Locations
- Saluzzo
- Italy