4 ovali bianco, 1991
Acrylic on shaped canvas
20 × 20 inches | 50 × 50 cm
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Turi Simeti (b. 1929, Alcamo, Sicily - d. 2021, Milan, Italy) was a self-taught artist who arrived in Rome in the 1950s, a major artistic hub in Europe. He aimed to capture tranquility through monochromatic abstraction in the post-World War II era. His early works featured serial repetition using collages of fabric, cardboard, and paper. Simeti became known for his meticulous use of oval shapes on monochromatic canvases, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow.
In the mid-1960s, Simeti moved to Milan to join the Zero group, which included artists like Enrico Castellani and Agostino Bonalumi. This was a turning point in his career, leading to solo shows in Germany, Switzerland, and Brazil. His art has been widely exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. Simeti's innovative approach to minimalism continues to influence and inspire artists today. He passed away in 2021, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking work.