Enrico Pinardi:
Metaphysics, Mystery, and Magic
February 12 – March 28, 2004
Tisch and Koppelman Galleries
Opening Reception:
Thursday, February 12, 5:00-8:00pm
Gallery Talk with the Artist:
Thursday, February 26, 6:00pm
The Tufts University Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition
of Boston artist Enrico Pinardi’s signature triptych paintings,
mixed media drawings, and sculpture that focuses on the theme of
metaphysical still life. Highlighted is a 10 by 20 foot three-dimensional
installation of hand-carved wood sculpture never before shown in
Boston. Also for the first time, this exhibition of Pinardi’s
work includes a series of still life models that are the subject
of many of his artworks. “Be Prepared,” comments art
historian Annie Loechle in the catalog essay, when looking at Pinardi’s
work, “…you must question what lies beyond the comfortable
world of familiar objects.”
Conveying ideas about metaphysics, surrealism, symbolism, and all
elements mystical and spiritual, Pinardi’s work evokes that
of 20th century masters Giorgio de Chirico, Rene Magritte and Giorgio
Morandi. A prolific draftsman, he develops his ideas through a combination
of innovative techniques and adventurous use of materials. He has
been mastering his technical skill and expanding his cerebral imagery
for over forty years.
Pinardi trained as an ecclesiastical sculptor before pursuing his
formal art education. His work has been exhibited widely since the
1960s and now is collected internationally. He was born and raised
in Somerville, MA and now resides in Hyde Park, MA. Pinardi is a
Professor Emeritus at Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, where
he taught drawing and sculpture for over thirty years.
This exhibition is organized by the
Tufts University Gallery with generous help from the Pucker Gallery,
Boston, MA. A 20-page illustrated catalog is available with essay
by Annie Loechle, Ph.D candidate at Indiana University. |
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