A PSALM FOR THE WILD BUILT

In the organizer's words:

Artists: Marion Mandeng - Barbara Boekelman - Eleonora Roaro - Cathy Jardon - Irina Gabiani

Taking its title from the eponymous book by Becky Chambers, this exhibition aspires to be a visual poem in reverence of the wild built. It stands as a declaration of love and solidarity from four wild built women artists, alongside the four wild built women running the Luisa Catucci Gallery, to their untamed peers—women, men and those in between, alike.

The inner wildness is a profound, untamed force residing deep within many individuals. Embracing this inner wildness enables women to access their primal power, reconnect with their natural instincts, and navigate life's complexities with a fierce, unyielding spirit. This wildness defies societal expectations and limitations; it may be contained or restrained temporarily, but it inevitably finds its path to eruption. It is a source of immense strength, resilience, and intuition, manifesting in expressions of profound creativity, fierce protection, and unwavering determination. This torrent of raw creativity places women artists at the forefront of the wild built, despite the historical and societal disadvantages that have denied them the same opportunities afforded to their male counterparts.

Much like a volcano erupting after years of dormancy, the creativity of women has surged anew over the past century, contributing significantly to the inspiring and challenging transformations that society continuously requires. The manifestations of the craft of wild built women in the contemporary art scene are vast and varied. This exhibition does not seek to represent or teach the history of women in art (or other fields), but rather to simply express love and appreciation for kindred spirits.

Moreover, inner wilderness manifests in diverse forms of expression. This exhibition does not focus on the explosive gestures akin to Jackson Pollock or the passion-driven expressions of Tracey Emin, but rather on a wilderness that induces deep, profound reflections on oneself, society, existence, and one's attitudes and roles.