Stefan Carbonaro invites us to 4Senses a solo abstract art exhibition. The immersive and thought-provoking works explore the sense of smell, interpreted through the artist's personal experience and sensory journey. Stefan Carbonaro, who has anosmia, the total and complete loss of the sense of smell, creates a unique narrative that provokes how we perceive smell using the four other senses. In 4Senses the artist challenges the conventional reliance on the sense of smell to convey thoughts.
In this multi-sensory process, the artist produces a series of paintings to portray how the concept of smell is experienced in a life where it simply does not exist. Carbonaro challenges the preconceived notions of sensory perception by questioning the very essence of smell and how interconnected our senses truly are.
Without the sense of smell, the artist has developed a heightened awareness of how the remaining senses compensate and collaborate to form a deeper, nuanced understanding of the world. "The absence of smell in my life has given me a unique perspective on how I interpret the world. I use the other senses not as substitutes but as complementary in the quest to understand what it means to smell. This exhibition is a journey through the multi-sensory landscape of smell, reimagined." Explore with your eyes the different hues and vibrant colours of your favourite flowers in a field, observe the golden crust of a freshly baked loaf of bread. Feel the textures of so many materials around us, the textured skin of an orange, feel the dry porous surface of a piece of charcoal or a burnt piece of wood, crumbling and leaving black marks on your hands. Listen to the rustling of leaves or the hissing of a boiling teapot, or a subtle splash of wine being poured in a glass. Taste all the complex flavours from earthy undertones to bright fruity notes. Visitors at the 4Senses exhibition are invited to immerse themselves in a sensory-rich environment and be aware of how precious each of our senses are.
About the artist
Established in Malta, Stefan Carbonaro specialises in mixed media paintings on canvas, mostly large vibrant abstracts with powerful textures, creating unique combination artworks. His work includes both acrylics and oils. Stefan Carbonaro developed his skills by continuously experimenting with new techniques.
A self-taught artist, within his works the viewer finds an entry point into the paintings as they expose a vague idea of objectivity. One feels reminded of something without being able to name it, offering a sort of bridge into the picture. Once this is experienced, one is surrounded by complete abstraction where personal consideration and interpretation reign.
4Senses exhibition will run from 7 to 31 October at Bizzilla Art Gallery, Mapre MSV Life, Triq il Mall, Floriana. The gallery will be open as follows: Mondays-Thursdays from 8am-5pm and Fridays from 8am-3.30pm. This exhibition is sponsored by Mapfre MSV Life and Camilleri Wines.
You can also make contact with the artists on [email protected] or on mobile 79092569.
Website: www.stefancarbomaro.com
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