Stefano Comensoli and Nicolò Colciago on Their Collaborative Process and Material Dialogue

Stefano Comensoli and Nicolò Colciago have worked together since 2014, co-founding the artistic project Spazienne. Their practice involves using materials recovered from industrial and natural contexts, allowing variability to interfere with their work. They describe their process as a 'ping-pong' of ideas, where form emerges through dialogue and experimentation. Key exhibitions include 'Space in Mirror is Closer than it Appears' (Mucho Mass!, Turin 2021), 'Zauber und Paranoia' (Super Bien!, Berlin 2021), 'Lì dove nascono le forme del vento' (Otto Zoo Gallery, Milan 2020), 'Multiverso' (megazzino, Garbagnate Milanese 2019), and 'Toccare un dito con il cielo' (Spazio 8a, Chiasso 2019). The artists emphasize a playful approach to form, often deconstructing initial ideas through material engagement. They view matter as an 'actor' in the creative process, with works evolving through continuous adaptation. Their video work 'Space in Mirror Is Closer Than It Appears' exemplifies their method, focusing on space, energy, and the coexistence of elements. The interview was conducted by Davide Dal Sasso, a researcher in aesthetics at Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca.