Colours of the Soul, an exhibition of painting and sculpture at La Piazza del Principe in Porto Cervo

Alessandro De Gasperi, a young artist participating with his works, tells us about the project

From 3 August to 8 September, La Piazza del Principe in Porto Cervo hosts the exhibition Colours of the Soul, the first phase of a project curated by LamaroArte which promises to become a summer landmark for the visual arts, with the aim of attracting a broad swathe of art lovers, but also people who simply love beautiful things. The exhibition takes place in one of Porto Cervo’s most picturesque places, La Piazza del Principe, itself reminiscent of a painting in which nature is shaped by the genius of architect Jean Claude Lesuisse. The event is designed to be a showcase for new trends in contemporary art, with a particular focus on its relationship with the local area. Artists chosen for this first edition are of varied origins and backgrounds, but linked by their shared goal of conveying their world view through colour. Indeed, the title Colours of the Soul arises from the desire to present each artist through the colours that lie in their soul and which, in their own unique way, represent their stylistic identity. The special par ticipation of the master of contemporary sculpture Giuseppe Carta adds the stamp of prestige to this first edition of the annual event.

Alessandro De Gasperi, a young artist in love with Sardinia, tells us about the project and the show.

Alessandro De Gasperi

What’s the deeper meaning of colour in your work?

For me it all starts with the image of the thing I want to paint, and once I’ve sketched it out on wood – the medium I use for painting – and given it the first coat of oil paint, it comes naturally to me to give the piece an ultra-saturated spectrum of vibrant artificial colours. Painting’s a place of freedom, where images are justified only by their own selves and the visual balance they create.

A painting by artist Alessandro De Gasperi

How do you hit the spot with audiences who are on holiday and not particularly passionate about art?

Holidaymakers want to see positive messages, lightheartedness and colour. My works, like those of the other artists taking part in the show, are eye-catching and open to multiple interpretations, with an easy stylistic language that can grab the attention of anyone, even if they don’t have specific knowledge of art; but they conceal the complex story of the artist and the message, and can be more fully explored and discovered by those with the desire and the curiosity to look deeper.