Vision and Structure: The Language of Metarealism (2017)
"AGN S 17" (2017) is a work by Alberto Gallingani that fits perfectly into his mature research, characterized by the fusion of formal rigor and material intensity. Created with acrylic and paper on canvas mounted on board (70 x 80 cm), the work stands out for its structural power and communicative urgency. The generous dimensions accentuate the visual impact of the layering, allowing the pictorial gesture to be articulated with greater spatial breadth.
In keeping with his evolution into Metarealism, the artist uses the rigid support of wood to create a robust surface on which chromatic contrasts and conceptual fragments coexist. Gestural acrylic painting, often layered with paper collages and cut-outs, generates a dense and dynamic visual narrative. The interplay between rigorous lines and vibrant backgrounds emphasizes the constant duality between geometric order (a legacy of his Utopian Geometry) and expressive chaos.
This 2017 work is a key testament to Gallingani's ability to transform sociocultural criticism into a powerful and recognizable visual language, maintaining high technical expertise and deep emotional resonance.
