Superficie bianca 1969

Enrico Castellani's 'Superficie bianca' presents a field of systematic protrusions, a subtle yet compelling arrangement of dots across a seemingly neutral surface. This pattern evokes the ancient motif of the cosmos, recalling the star-maps of antiquity, where each point held significance in the cosmic order. Consider, for instance, the reappearance of the dot motif from prehistoric cave paintings to modern pointillism, each iteration carries a weight of accumulated meaning. In Castellani's hands, this archaic symbol is distilled, its spiritual resonance subtly transformed into a minimalist expression. Here, the subconscious desire to find order within chaos is made visual. The emotional power of the image lies in this tension—between the rational grid and the primal urge to map our place in the universe. The cyclical progression of the dot, from ancient symbol to modern abstraction, demonstrates how cultural memory persists, adapting and resurfacing across centuries, engaging viewers on a profound, subconscious level.