Unveiling the Essence of "matter-march-may-2020 n°19": A Journey into Image and Reality with Simona Frillici
In an era saturated with imagery, it's a profound experience to encounter art that challenges our fundamental perceptions of reality. Simona Frillici's "matter-march-may-2020 n°19," available at Apricus Art Collection, is precisely that kind of work. It's an invitation to explore the elusive boundary between what we see and what truly exists, a cornerstone of Frillici's artistic vision.
Simona Frillici: Bridging Painting, Photography, and the Human Experience
Simona Frillici is a multidisciplinary Italian artist who seamlessly blends painting, installation, video, and photography. Her work delves into the intersection of personal and collective memory, expressed through a contemporary artistic language. Trained in painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Perugia under the guidance of Nuvolo and Bruno Corà, Frillici has expanded the boundaries of traditional painting, exploring its spatial and narrative possibilities.
In the 1990s, Frillici began experimenting with unconventional materials: everyday objects, glass, plastics, and, significantly, photographs. These diverse elements served as evocative tools to engage viewers in a sensory and narrative experience. The images of faces, often of missing people, that appear in her works take on a universal significance, blending personal and collective history into a visual language that is both rooted in artistic tradition and decidedly contemporary.
"matter-march-may-2020 n°19": Deconstructing the Image
"matter-march-may-2020 n°19" is part of Frillici's ongoing exploration of "the substance of the images." Her artistic statement illuminates her mission to explore the dualities of visible/invisible, appearance/essence, and image/body. In a world where time and space are compressed into a seamless reality of reproductions, Frillici asks, "What is real? What is true?"
Frillici's creative process often extends beyond the studio, engaging both insiders and outsiders in large-scale installations within collaborative urban and social settings. By merging photocopied faces of willing participants with acrylics and other materials, she creates a rich, textural exploration of image materiality. Her commitment to connecting local and global communities is evident in projects like Ex-Voto Suscepto (2017) and Cazzotto, an art festival organized between 2017 and 2019 in Perugia.
"Vibrations" and Beyond: A Continuing Artistic Evolution
Since 2020, inspired by her travels in India, Frillici has been working on a series of works titled "Vibrations," which explore the contrasts and harmonies between cultures through images and installations. Inspired by quantum physics and the notion that "matter does not exist, and everything is vibration," these works examine the ephemeral, interconnected nature of existence. This journey will culminate in 2025 with a solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, symbolizing a dialogue between Italian and Indian artistic traditions.
Own a Piece of the Conversation
"matter-march-may-2020 n°19," is more than just an artwork; it's a conversation starter, a meditation on the nature of reality, and a testament to the power of art to connect us to something larger than ourselves. Each museum-quality print is signed by the artist, available with a hand-crafted wood frame, and built to last using premium materials. Crafted with care in America and shipped globally, with a 21-day guarantee. Buying one of Frillici's pieces is an opportunity to own a thought-provoking work that will enrich your space and challenge your perceptions.
