La Sicilia celebrates one of its greatest sculptors, Pietro Consagra, having a show en plein air al Ancient theater of Taormina, entitled "Pietro Consagra. Color as matter”, On the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of the artist's birth. It is a unique opportunity for all art lovers and non-art lovers to discover (and rediscover) the great master of Italian abstractionism. At the Ancient Theater of Taormina it will be possible to observe some of Consagra's most important works, made between 1964 and 2003 (two years before his death). The exhibition is curated by Gabriella DiMilia e Paolo Falcone, in collaboration with the organization Elect andPietro Consagra Archive. It is also promoted by the Naxos Taormina Archaeological Park, From Sicilian region e Department of Cultural Heritage and Sicilian Identity.

Pietro Consagra - Ancient Theater Taormina

Pietro Consagra in Taormina: the tribute to the master of abstract art at the Ancient Theater

One of the very first works that can be admired upon entering the Ancient Theater of Taormina, installed on one of the parodoi, right in front of the cellar, is White suspended top. This work stands as a mobile object and is positioned in such a way that visitors are placed in direct dialogue with the work. From the same period (1966) Is White garden, also part of the exhibition. In this case the monochrome color, in addition to showing uniformity, expresses intensity and represents Consagra's openness to individual happiness. Another work part of the exhibition is the Matacubo. It is a sculpture with rounded shapes, which in this case expresses sensuality and it will seem to invite the viewer to sit on the work itself. Other Consagra sculptures will be placed on vomiting (the accesses to the cavea). These are placed in such a way that they appear to be part of a overturned chorus in front of the scene.

Pietro Consagra - White suspended top at the Ancient Theater of Taormina
Photo: © Naxos Taormina Archaeological Park (official Facebook page).

Consagra's modern works blend with the splendid setting of the Ancient Theater of Taormina. It is a dialogue between ancient and contemporary, unusual in the eyes of the visitor, but which will prove to be of great effect, both artistic and emotional. The exhibition dedicated to Pietro Consagra at the Ancient Theater of Taormina can be visited until 30 October 2021, every day from 9 19. Visit the exhibition "Pietro Consagra. Color as matter”, It is not only a way to admire the works of the abstract artist, but also to visit Taormina and the Sicilia and be amazed once again by its wonders.

Pietro Consagra on display at the Ancient Theater of Taormina last edit: 2021-05-24T12:30:00+02:00 da Antonello Ciccarello

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