Panta Rei: the art in motion of Alfredo Pini
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Panta Rei: the art in motion of Alfredo Pini
Koine Arte
21 days left
"Panta Rei," the aphorism attributed to Heraclitus, perfectly embodies the essence of Alfredo Pini's art: everything flows, everything changes, nothing remains still. This principle drives his painterly language, where every swift and vibrant brushstroke becomes an ode to motion, a snapshot of life's ever-changing nature.
A figurative artist with a strong expressive imprint, Pini delves deeply into the theme of perpetual change, reflecting on the anxieties and
contradictions this dynamism evokes in the contemporary world.
Through his works, imbued with symbolism and meaningful titles, he invites the viewer to break free from the chains of daily monotony and the obsession with perfection. His message is clear: embrace the moment, let go of superfluous details, and focus on the bigger picture.
Pini tackles the dimension of time with directness and power. The dripping effect, where paint flows and drips onto the canvas, becomes a visual metaphor for the passage of time, enveloping and transforming people and objects. It is a visceral nod to Heraclitean thought: "Everything flows."
But Pini's poetics do not stop there. He employs the language of mass communication to deliver a sharp critique of the very same medium. In this sense, his work aligns more closely with Nouveau Réalisme than with Pop Art, as his depiction of consumer society diverges from optimism, offering instead a lucid and disenchanted reflection.
"What we call the present," the artist asserts, "is never truly such... Everything undergoes a transformation, even if imperceptible. Nothing is static, neither in space nor in time."
Alfredo Pini does not merely paint images; he gives shape to the unstoppable flow of life itself, creating works that engage the viewer and prompt them to confront their relationship with time, change, and the essence of reality.