Viewing the works of Gian Franco Saviolo, exhibited at the Studio Dieci Gallery in Vercelli, opens up a universe where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, where the discards of a consumer society find new life and meaning. This is not just an exhibition; it is an ode to the resilience of human imagination, a visual narrative where each piece tells the story not only of its former function but also of its artistic rebirth.
In a fast-paced world dominated by the new and the immediate, there is an artist who delves into the past, into what has been discarded and forgotten. With the prophetic vision of an Ansel Adams, who through his camera glimpsed and captured breathtaking landscapes for eternity, this artist sees new creations in rusted iron and obsolete tools.
The creator of these works possesses an admirable ability for pre-visualization. Just as Adams composed his photographs with the final contrast and luminosity in mind, this artist envisions and shapes chaos. It is not a mere assemblage but rather an alchemical transformation: what was once useless becomes indispensable, what was invisible now draws the eye, and what was silent now has many stories to tell.
The subtle mastery of these sculptures lies in their ability to suggest movement and life where there was once only stasis and obsolescence. The personification of objects transforms bolts, wrenches, and old tools into characters of a mechanical theater, where each actor has its own role and personality.
Thus, this exhibition is not just a collection of sculptures but a dialogue between past and present, between industry and art, between function and fantasy. It serves as a poetic and powerful reminder that nothing is ever truly finished; with vision and creativity, new stories can be written with the alphabets of abandonment.
