Going beyond, imagining new dimensions of human experience to learn from shadows, falls, and shortcomings, is what Gaspare Como’s work invites us to do. The artist does not create a simple chair but rather a welded steel design object that rebels against its original function due to its unexpected tilt. The sculpture deceives the viewer while simultaneously highlighting the transformative potential of the environment. *Camurrìa*, from which the piece takes its title, is a term used by Sicilians to describe an annoyance or nuisance. For the artist, however, it can become a stimulating vibration that disrupts tranquility, leading, like in a domino effect, to a cascade of reflections and transformations of reality. It is not a comfortable and reassuring seat, but rather an incentive to explore the unknown.
The technique suggests a contrast between the rigid and the organic, highlighting the imbalance of a condition alternating between despair and courage.
Name: Camurrìa
Collection: The Solitudes of the Ego
Year: 2024
Technique: Welding
Materials: Coated steel
Dimensions: 130x50x40 cm
Weight: 10kg
Type: Artistic installation