Vincenzo Merola's Dice-Controlled Drawings at Galleria Stefano Forni

Vincenzo Merola (born 1979 in Campobasso) presents a solo exhibition in Bologna that draws inspiration from Alighiero Boetti, particularly in the first part of the show where he develops Boetti's legacy through verbovisual research and concretist precision. Merola advances beyond his predecessor by using ballpoint pens of various colors with millimeter precision, treating them like brushes. He employs dice to introduce chance: each roll determines the color and length of lines drawn horizontally or vertically, creating harmonious interweavings. The artist consciously controls the outcome, blending randomness with meticulous order. Merola's practice, described as 'intelligent randomness,' remains an evolving exploration of how chance events, when managed with willpower and intellect, can produce extraordinary beauty.