“ Calm acts in closed room “
Dense with references to European art history, Metaphysical painting, Gothic and Symbolist literature, Renaissance architecture and set design, the paintings can be viewed as questions to be deciphered, leading to deliberately open-ended answers that start from the very title of the show. “An ‘act’ is something physical, a ‘room’ is a space. Together these elements combine to make what we call ‘narrative’,” Castelli explains, referencing his training as a set designer for theatre. ⠀
Photo credit : Kristien Daem
Gallery : Mendes Wood DM Bruxelles
Dates : 16/10 2021 - 20/11 2021
