by Aureliana Tesei.
Enzo Cucchi’s exhibition at the Omero Museum is particularly involving, more than engaging: in some strange and new ways. There are some very interesting sculptural works (strange for me), for the quality of the materials used, such as wood, marble, and iron. It is a very strong and very intimate path; sometimes individually epidermal.
Touching objects and tools, exploring unknown spaces: apparently far from the artist’s memory. All this can intimidate and slow down the visit. The work with the skulls is exciting; because the skull is not only the symbol bringing us back to death, but it is also something bringing good luck. There is often a double reading in some Cucchi’s works and, perhaps, this is one of them.
The path in the dark and entering the cave were sometimes precarious and difficult: it brought me back to my childhood when I was scared of the dark. In the dark, we can’t see; perhaps we stumble, we struggle, we imagine to be away. Therefore, entering the cave appears as a symbol, like returning to the mother’s womb. Above all, discovering the works and then with great difficulty finding them again. This violent and rapid variation is the great strength of the exhibition. The docking of the boats at the port, surrounded by a lot of skulls, is very beautiful.
I realize I am writing in a somewhat clumsy and childish style: but everything is true, spontaneous and consequently childish in this adventure that goes beyond vision transporting you to rediscover the unconscious. The place where the rural space is set up, with flasks, wheelbarrows and peasant tools takes you back to the beautiful Marche countryside and makes everyone a child again.
I am not an art expert, but I am certainly an art enthusiast! I discovered an artist that previously I knew only for his fame and originality. Now from him, I have also learned feelings of serenity, affection and energy that rarely come to us in such a direct and effective way. In short, I spent a good afternoon researching culture and what art can give us.