Seven Seasons of the Spirit. 3. Lucifer 2015

Gian Maria Tosatti, in his “Seven Seasons of the Spirit. 3. Lucifer”, plunges us into a stark, shadowy space punctuated by a single bell. I imagine Tosatti, shrouded in similar dimness, carefully positioning that bell, a symbol pregnant with meaning. The walls, rough and unadorned, remind me of certain Renaissance frescoes, where the image emerges from the very texture of the architecture. That solitary light source casts long, dramatic shadows, heightening the sense of drama and unease. It's like a stage set, waiting for the play to begin, or maybe the play is already over? This piece resonates with the work of other artists who explore the uncanny, the beauty of decay, or the theatricality of everyday life. But above all it reminds us that art-making, irrespective of medium, is a means of exploring profound ideas and emotions, inviting us to engage in a shared journey of introspection and discovery.