Filippo Sciascia
Phylogenetic of Resources, 2019
Oil on syntetic canvas, led light and aluminum
103 x 199 cm
Copyright The Artist
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In Sciascia’s work, he explores the influence light has on the evolution on homo sapiens. Light allows us to perceive and see the world, and the capturing of its effects...
In Sciascia’s work, he explores the influence light has on the evolution on homo sapiens. Light allows us to perceive and see the world, and the capturing of its effects is a perennial concern in art. The main source of light, the sun, has been associated with life and survival as it provides food, warmth and protection. Important to mankind, the Sun and light are widely associated with Gods and the spiritual, worshipped in religion for thousands of years. This trend can be observed in art history by Renaissance painters who often depicted light coming from the direction of Christ or Mother Mary as the source in their paintings. Highly conceptual in his works, Sciascia does not see light as a tool or medium but rather, references it as an artistic device to showcase the concept as something fundamental and essential to human life.