Runo B's 'Cliffhanger' at Materia Gallery, Rome
Runo B, a Chinese artist born in 1992 and based in Venice since 2017, presents 'Cliffhanger' at Materia Gallery in Rome. The exhibition explores contemporary crises through 'pulcinellian' characters with long hooked noses inspired by Commedia dell'Arte. Works include paintings and new ceramic pieces. Central to the show is the triptych 'Cliffhanger', featuring strong chromatic contrasts and consumerist backgrounds, depicting figures hanging from a precipice—poor yet determined survivors. The artist deconstructs Chinese iconography playfully, creating a fragmented visual theater.
Key facts
- Runo B is a Chinese artist born in 1992.
- He has lived in Venice since 2017.
- The exhibition is titled 'Cliffhanger'.
- It is held at Materia Gallery in Rome.
- The show includes paintings and new ceramics.
- Characters are inspired by Pulcinella from Commedia dell'Arte.
- The triptych 'Cliffhanger' is a focal point.
- Works critique consumerism and societal crises.
Entities
Artists
- Runo B
Institutions
- Materia Gallery
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Venice
- China