Text by Christopher Adams, Assistant Curator Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
Lina Passalacqua “Symphony”, 1976, Acrylic on board
Much admired by the Estoricks, Lina Passalacqua's imagery explores the fragmentary nature of experience – a concern that is evident in both her early geometric works, such as this, and her more recent figurative imagery. Passalacqua lives and works in Rome, and defines herself as “a modern-day Futurist”. Her exploration of simultaneity and dynamism is informed by the research of artists such as Boccioni and Balla, whilst her love of color has its roots in the exuberant imagery of Fortunato Depero. In Symphony, abstract bands of color span the picture plane, forming an appropriately harmonious and rhythmical composition. Passalacqua dedicated the piece to her father di lei, who played the clarinet and introduced her to classical music and opera. She donated the work to the Estorick Collection in 2019.
Christopher Adams, Assistant Curator Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
Lina Passalacqua, “Sinfonia”, 1976, Acrylic on wood
Much admired by the Estorick Collection, Lina Passalacqua's imagery explores the fragmentary nature of the everyday – an interest that is evident both in her early geometric works, such as this one, and in her more recent figurative imagery. Passalacqua lives and works in Rome and defines herself as a "Futurist of our times".
His exploration of simultaneity and dynamism is influenced by the research of artists such as Boccioni and Balla, while his love of color is rooted in the exuberant imagination of Fortunato De Pero. In Sinfonia, abstract bands of color cross the image plane, forming an accurate harmonious and rhythmic composition. Passalacqua dedicated the work to her father, who played the clarinet, and introduced her to classical music and opera. He donated the work to the Estorick Collection in 2019.