Ivo Capozzi - Fish

The "Still Life" genre emerged in the early 17th century. It consists of the depiction of compositions of inanimate subjects, most often flowers or fruit. While initially it was an opportunity for painters to experiment with a naturalistic or photographic reproduction of reality, with contemporary art the "Still Life" also became a way of interpreting reality. Indeed, as happened, for example, in the Cubist avant-garde or in Giorgio Morandi, the in-depth exploration of objects was aimed at a conceptual representation, taken beyond the mere sensory element. In the present work, the artist proposes the subject of a still life with fish, a composition in which, instead of fruit, marine fauna predominates, often placed on the seashore. A painter famous for executing this type of subject was, for example, Filippo De Pisis.

Ivo Capozzi's painting style seems to draw inspiration from that of his fellow countryman Filippo De Pisis. Indeed, like the Ferrarese master, his artistic language takes Impressionism to its extreme, seeking to evoke images through a lyricism of memory. Ivo Capozzi is a true master of color, capable of infusing life into his subjects with his brushstrokes. His touch is cursive, yet at the same time rich in vibrations and existential thrills. In this sense, Ivo Capozzi's evolution of Impressionist technique should be interpreted as the poetry of life. Each brushstroke captures chromatic and luminous vibrations, simultaneously infusing an unstoppable vital energy.

Ivo Capozzi was born in Gaibana, near Ferrara, in 1921. His painting career took place primarily in Milan, where he exhibited in numerous group shows. Among these, the 1959 show at the Galleria Barbaroux is noteworthy. He was a member of the Permanente.

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