Rodolpho Parigi

Rodolpho Parigi belongs to a new generation of Brazilian artists who came to prominence in the early 2000s.

Rodolpho Parigi's Art Style 

Parigi's works inhabit a liminal space between abstraction and figuration, weaving together an array of influences ranging from the depths of Art History, with a special nod to Rubens' baroque forms, to the realms of graphic design, advertising, scientific diagrams, pop culture, anatomical studies, and music. Music, in particular, alongside dance, plays a significant role in orchestrating the gestural dynamism evident in Parigi's figures. This dynamism springs not solely from brush strokes on canvas but rather from the inherent formal and structural vigor imbued within his works.

The artist employs a distinctive transfiguration anchored in a sense of abundance, consolidating fragments of vastly diverse images and forms. This is achieved through the utilization of saturated and luminous color palettes, constructing a futuristic retro aesthetic. The meticulously controlled execution process and compositional arrangement form an ornamental strategy that challenges traditional perspectives and prevents the gaze from settling, prompting it to continuously explore the canvas.

Parigi's paintings intertwine contemporary high-tech themes with the time-honored virtuosity of oil painting. This juxtaposition allows for a fusion of the organic and the artificial, culminating in an intriguing and provocative sense of strangeness.

Exhibitions of Parigi's Works

The artist has exhibited his work extensively with solo and group shows in prominent galleries and cultural institutions. His solo exhibitions include "Latexguernica" at Instituto Tomie Ohtake (ITO) in São Paulo (2022), "Modelo vivo - Fancy Violence" at Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo in São Paulo (2017), "Levitação" at Galeria Nara Roesler in São Paulo (2015), "El bestiário" at Sketch in Bogota (2014), and many more.

Additionally, Parigi's works have been featured in numerous group shows, including "Vagalumes 21" at Museu Histórico da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro (2022), "Por detás da retina" at Instituto Inclusartiz in Rio de Janeiro (2022), "Male Nudes: A Salon from 1800 to 2021" at Galeria Mendes Wood DM in São Paulo (2021), "Futuração" at Galeria Aymoré in Rio de Janeiro (2021), among others.