Bianco 2012

Agostino Bonalumi's "Bianco" presents us with a seemingly simple composition, but it resonates with echoes of profound symbolism. The stark white canvas is punctuated by a vertical line bisecting a subtle circular form. This immediately calls to mind ancient mandalas, with a central axis mundi connecting the earthly and divine realms, framed within the perfect, self-contained circle representing wholeness. The single vertical stroke reminds me of Alberto Giacometti's elongated figures, isolated and vulnerable yet reaching skyward. The stark contrast between the line and circle suggests a tension—perhaps a rupture—within a unified whole. It appears like a psychoanalytic symbol of individuation and spiritual transcendence. Like a serpent biting its own tail—an ouroboros—this image signifies the eternal cycle of destruction and creation. The subtle interplay of light and shadow invites us into a meditative space, a place where the subconscious can make sense of itself, to contemplate our own place within the cosmic order. The echoes of ancient symbols linger, transformed yet powerfully present, urging us to reflect on the cyclical nature of existence.