Andrea Benetti’s work is rooted in an artistic exploration that merges material experimentation with a deep reflection on humanity’s visual memory. His distinctive style is characterized by a deliberate use of layering, achieved through a mixed-media approach-oil, engraving, plaster, resin, and pigments—that lends his paintings a tactile and three-dimensional quality. This technical choice is not merely aesthetic but conceptual: matter becomes a vehicle for a narrative that delves into primitive art, reaffirming the value of the mark as an archetypal element.
The visual construction of his works is based on a dialogue between geometry and organicity. While his forms suggest geometric structures, they maintain a fluid dynamism that recalls humanity’s earliest artistic manifestations, from cave paintings to the symbolic stylizations of archaic cultures. This interplay between abstraction and symbolism is one of the most significant aspects of Benetti’s poetics, as his visual language remains suspended between memory and innovation.
Color is another defining feature of his work: bold and vibrant hues do not merely shape the composition but enhance its expressive power, creating visual tension and dynamic harmony. The painting Mulini a vento stands as a paradigmatic example of this synthesis: its material layering grants the surface an almost sculptural depth, while the interplay of shapes and colors constructs a visual rhythm that captivates and engages the viewer. Here, Benetti’s symbolic language reaches a remarkable intensity, demonstrating his ability to merge the essentiality of primitive expression with a contemporary sensibility.
The consistency and coherence of his corpus artistico (or artistic production) reveal a structured and conscious artistic inquiry that goes beyond the mere re-proposition of past stylistic elements, affirming an autonomous aesthetic. His works, adaptable to various sizes and exhibition contexts, showcase both a recognizable and versatile artistic vision. In an art landscape often dominated by speed and ephemerality, Benetti’s research stands out for its reclamation of matter and symbol as tools for a timeless narrative.