Veronica Bisesti's Neosymbolist Exhibition at Alfonso Artiaco, Naples

Veronica Bisesti (b. 1991, Naples) presents her first solo exhibition, 'Dove brulica l’altrove,' at Alfonso Artiaco gallery in Naples, running through July 2023. The show draws inspiration from Christine de Pizan (1364–1430), the first professional female writer, who in 1405 completed 'Livre de la Cité des Dames' for Queen Isabella of France, advocating for women's education and virtue. Bisesti transforms the gallery into a narrative journey featuring a large wall drawing resembling a cloudy sky with 'Conversazione cosmica,' a miniature depicting de Pizan in her scriptorium under a galaxy. Works include 'Altrove' (2023), a bronze coral cast turned telescope; 'Pioggia primordiale' (2023), a large watercolor; eight nickel-plated stones representing mythical women like Semiramis and Dido; charcoal drawings of women's activities ('Procreare,' 'Mangiare,' 'Coltivare'); 'Bagno di luce,' referencing Lithuanian symbolist painter Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875–1911); 'Strumento di misurazione,' an aloe leaf brass cast; and 'Specchio,' a black obsidian block engraved with 'la venatura, le interiora, il profondo, l’origine.' Bisesti previously exhibited at Madre museum with Matelda Balatresi and donated 'Strumento di misurazione' to Conai. The exhibition explores an 'archaeology of the gaze,' merging ancient wisdom with contemporary magic.