Sam Falls's 'Tongues in Trees' Blends Nature and Poetry in Turin
Sam Falls (b. 1984, San Diego) presents his third solo show at Galleria Franco Noero in Turin, titled 'Tongues in trees, books in brooks, sermons in stones,' referencing Shakespeare. The exhibition features new paintings created en plein air, where dry pigments on canvas are exposed to wind, sun, and rain, resulting in vibrant, moving color fields. Falls also alters photographs with oil paint, adding abstract marks that disrupt the natural landscape. Sculptural works made from closed books emphasize the beauty of worn covers. The show extends to a nearby former industrial site, where iron beams filled with glazed ceramic bear imprints of leaves and flowers that burn away during firing, leaving permanent traces. The exhibition runs at Galleria Franco Noero, Turin, in 2020.
Key facts
- Sam Falls was born in San Diego in 1984.
- The exhibition title is 'Tongues in trees, books in brooks, sermons in stones' from Shakespeare.
- This is Falls's third solo show at Galleria Franco Noero.
- Paintings are created en plein air with dry pigments exposed to weather.
- Falls also works on photographs with oil paint, adding abstract marks.
- Sculptural works use closed books, showing only covers.
- The exhibition includes a former industrial site with iron beams and ceramic.
- Leaves and flowers in ceramic burn away during firing, leaving imprints.
Entities
Artists
- Sam Falls
Institutions
- Galleria Franco Noero
- Artribune
Locations
- San Diego
- Turin
- Italy