Sergio Lombardo's Monochromes at UNOSUNOVE, Rome
Sergio Lombardo (Rome, 1939) presents a series of monochrome works titled Rosso100, Azzurro81, Arancio72 at UNOSUNOVE gallery in Rome. The paintings, made with industrial enamel on canvas, are created by gluing identical paper cutouts at regular intervals and spraying them with color. Despite meticulous execution, the varying drying times of the enamel introduce chance elements like cracks and depigmentation, disrupting the initial modularity. This process reflects Lombardo's Eventualismo, where the artist's hand recedes to allow entropic forces to generate imperfections and shifting hues. The exhibition also includes monochromes on paper and wood, highlighting how the support influences the artistic outcome and underscoring art's unpredictability. The show runs until November 26, 2016.
Key facts
- Sergio Lombardo was born in Rome in 1939.
- The monochrome titles include Rosso100, Azzurro81, Arancio72.
- Works are made with industrial enamel on canvas.
- Paper cutouts are glued at regular intervals before spraying.
- Drying time variations cause cracks and depigmentation.
- The technique embodies Lombardo's Eventualismo.
- Exhibition includes works on paper and wood.
- Show ends November 26, 2016 at UNOSUNOVE.
Entities
Artists
- Sergio Lombardo
Institutions
- UNOSUNOVE
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Via degli Specchi 20