On September 26th, Matèria is pleased to present the second edition of the project Luci di via, featuring artist José Angelino.

Luci di via stems from the gallery’s desire to extend its exhibition space along the outer perimeter, presenting works where the lanterns of the previous venue used to be. Artists are invited by curator Giuliana Benassi to create site-specific installations, reflecting on space, light, and the sea. The project’s title derives from nautical terminology and refers to the lights used by vessels, not to see, but to allow others to see the ship’s presence. With this subtle metaphor, pointing to the desire to signal one’s identity beyond the confines of the gallery’s interior space, Matèria offers a project that engages with public space in the streets of San Lorenzo.

For Luci di via, artist José Angelino presents an installation running along the exterior perimeter of the gallery space, exploring the relationship between light and water. José Angelino's research has always focused on the study of the behavior of materials and the physical laws that govern them. Starting from these elements, the artist creates interferences to establish new relationships and systems that are constantly seeking balance, often revealing what is normally invisible.

The works presented at Matèria by the artist live both day and night, appearing as mutable lights whose presence becomes a new lens through which to observe the constantly changing surrounding space.