Tarantula 2005

This spindly structure, titled "Tarantula" by Camilla d'Errico, likely constructed with found materials and painted, immediately makes me think about improvisation and the artmaking process. Look at how the zigzag of black, yellow, and off-white descends from the ceiling. It’s a curious play of geometry, rhythm, and repetition. The artist has assembled these linear elements into a quasi-representational form, suggesting the long legs of a spider. It's as if d'Errico embraced the physical properties of the material and allowed it to inform the final shape of the sculpture. The way the colors are applied is interesting, too. The bright yellow pops, while the black creates a sense of depth and shadow, and the off-white adds a grounding element. It reminds me of the work of Alexander Calder and his playful use of form and space. Ultimately, this piece celebrates the messy, unpredictable nature of creating. It is an ongoing conversation, embracing ambiguity over fixed meanings.