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Venezia La Salute (2018) Painting by Stefano Galli
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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Painting,
Acrylic
on Canvas
- Dimensions Height 23.6in, Width 23.6in
- Artwork's condition The artwork is in very good condition
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Paintings under $5,000 Conceptual Art Monument
Come ogni tanto mi capitava, ebbi voglia di Venezia; arrivai che ormai era buio. Il solito giro fra i vicoli e poi a cena nella solita trattoria dai prezzi accettabili in inverno ma da evitare d'estate. L'autunno inoltrato si faceva sentire e lasciare il calduccio della trattoria sarebbe stato faticoso se non avessi sentito la necessità di rinfrescare vestito e giaccone, disperdendo nell'aria fresca della notte il tanfo di fritto. I momenti immediatamente successivi al pranzo ed alla cena sono quelli nei quali mi pento di aver mangiato per cui, quella sera, mi diressi al traghetto sul quale mi tenni all'aperto in piena corrente d'aria per depurarmi dai miasmi imprigionati nei tessuti.
Fui, come sempre, attratto dalla Salute al cui attracco scesi dal traghetto e dopo aver fatto assorbire dai vicoli bui i pochi passeggeri, spalancai la vista tutt'intorno, considerando la maestà della Basilica e l'assenza di ammiratori. Andai su e giù per il vasto corridoio davanti alla facciata ascoltando o inventando voci che mi parlavano di fede o di peccati; di punizioni e sofferenze. Nella solitudine capita spesso di inventarsi una compagnia, fu in uno di quei momenti che mi si gelò il sangue; una diafana figure si era materializzata a poca distanza da me; qualcosa di sfumato nella notte; un uomo alto, dal passo sicuro senza testa e senza un corpo ben visibile, solo due strane macchie bianche là dove avrebbe dovuto esserci la testa. E la testa c'era, era di un prete che avvicinandosi mi disse “niente paura, sono vivo!”. Era un prete africano dalla pelle scurissima e denti bianchissimi che, insieme al colletto rigido, erano le uniche cose non mimetizzate nella notte. Rise dicendomi che gli capitava spesso di smuovere l'intestino alla gente che l'incontravano di notte. Parlammo un po'; era del Camerun ma stava bene in Italia, poi ripresi il traghetto.
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Stefano Galli, born in 1950 in Falconara Marittima and nurtured amidst the dynamic milieu of Milan, seamlessly intertwines his artistic and scientific pursuits. Refusing to perceive a schism between the foundational principles of industrial and civil design and his lifelong commitment to art, Galli embarked on a journey where creativity and functionality coalesce.
Drawing inspiration from futurism, metaphysics, and surrealism, Galli's paintings bear the unmistakable imprint of these influential artistic movements, all while maintaining a distinct connection to the world of comics. His artistic vision transcends mere visual representation, delving into the realm of narrative composition. Themes, rich with inspiration, serve as the scaffolding upon which he constructs intricate narrative paths, often intertwining stories with images. Renowned art critic Prof. Philippe Daverio characterizes Galli's artistic expression as "meta-real," a playful manipulation of reality that distorts visual perception while affirming a concept of continuity between opposing forces—between the above and the below, the inside and the outside.
The evolution of Galli's painting unfolds as a nuanced exploration of interiors and exteriors in both space and time. His canvases feature perspectives dramatically altered to convey the absence of traditional spatial and temporal constraints, offering a singular tableau where deformation begets multiple viewpoints. In his hands, the canvas becomes a storytelling medium, akin to comic strips, allowing viewers to transcend time with a single glance. Galli emerges as a modern storyteller, utilizing the language of painting to present a dynamic fusion of narratives seen through the lens of art.
Galli's artistic triumphs have found homes in numerous collections across Italy and beyond. His works grace the walls of private collectors in Switzerland, France, Belgium, Germany, England, Spain, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates.
- Nationality: ITALY
- Date of birth : 1950
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- Groups: Contemporary Italian Artists