Massimo Caccia – Equilibri

The exhibition “Equilibri” of work by the artist Massimo Caccia, curated by Ivan Quaroni opens at the Gestalt Gallery in Pietrasanta, on Sunday, July 18th (18:30). The protagonists of his work are bizarre animals heavily outlined against flat coloured backgrounds, using enamels on wooden boards. The artist provides us with a colourful panorama on the endless contradictions of contemporary life, where everything hangs in a precarious balance. 18 of the artist’s most recent and previously unseen works will be on show.
As Quaroni states: “In a very cool and detached manner, the artist draws attention to the feral character of his creatures, which, despite the fantastic appearance, preserve a natural murderous instinct […]. Caccia represents a world that is extremely close to the real one, where every being is victim and executioner. In so doing he somehow respects the real balance in nature, creating a metaphor for the fragility and precariousness of existence.”

Biography
Massimo Caccia was born in Desio (MI), in 1970.
In 1992 he graduated in painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Brera.
Besides painting he has also created the opening titles for short films, designed sets for theatre shows and decorated stands at the “salone del mobile” (furniture hall). In 2001 he created the (animation) theme for the TELE+ Christmas advertising campaign. In 2003 he created puppets and sets for the feature film: “Tu devi essere il lupo” (You must be the wolf) by Vittorio Moroni. He has illustrated a number of children’s books and magazines and in his free time he takes everyday objects (tables, chairs, sofas) and transforms them into animals. He presently lives and works in Milan.