Marcucci part of “Unrooted” exhibition at Shatto Gallery

Shatto Gallery announces Unrooted, an exhibition featuring the work of five Italian artists: Bryan Ricci, Carlo Marcucci, Claudio Santini, Jeff Iorillo, and Luigia Martelloni. Unrooted delves into the intricate and evolving experience of navigating multiple identities, cultures, and places. This exhibition brings together five Italian artists, each based in Los Angeles but deeply connected to their Italian roots. Through a diverse range of materials, processes, and conceptual approaches, these artists explore the themes of displacement, transformation, and the intersections between different cultural worlds.

At the heart of Unrooted is the tension between being both anchored and adrift—a state where identity, memory, and belonging are fluid and continuously shifting. The artists, while immersed in the vibrant, fast-paced environment of Los Angeles, carry with them the rich cultural legacy of Italy. This sense of living between two worlds—a place of both connection and dislocation—becomes a dynamic source of creative freedom. Far from being a limitation, the feeling of not being fully rooted in one place allows for a reimagining of self, encouraging artistic expression that transcends conventional boundaries.

In each of their works, the artists address the constant reinvention of identity, offering a dialogue between past and present, the familiar and the unfamiliar. Unrooted celebrates this journey of growth, finding new connections, and creating roots anew in a space that exists between cultures. These paintings, sculptures, and installations invite viewers to engage with the traces of the past, the energy of the present, and the vibrant essence of the places that continue to influence their artistic practice.

The exhibition is co-curated by Yujin Iris Jeong, Curator and Associate Director of Shatto Gallery, and Cynthia Penna, Curator and Director of ART 1307.

“Unrooted”
Shatto Gallery
3130 Wilshire Blvd., #104, Los Angeles, CA, 90010
(213) 277.1960
www.shattogallery.com
March 1 - 29, 2025
Opening reception: Saturday, March 1, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Artists: Bryan Ricci · Carlo Marcucci · Claudio Santini · Jeff Iorillo · Luigia Martelloni

Three "Golden State" artworks on display at Santa Clarita City Hall.

Carlo Marcucci’s mixed media paintings “Golden State I”, “Golden State XVI” and “Golden State XVIII” will be part of the group art exhibition “Nature’s Palette” hosted by the City of Santa Clarita at Santa Clarita’s City Hall (at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, first floor), from September 20, 2024 - January 8, 2025.

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Department of Art and Art History, University of Texas at Tyler purchases "Golden State XV".

"Golden State XV" has a new home.

The Department of Art and Art History, University of Texas at Tyler announces the purchase prize winners from the 39th Annual International Exhibition: "Golden State XV" by Carlo Marcucci, "Norepinephrine", by Jason Bly and "Untitled (Wanderers)", by Karen Eisele.

The heavy metals of dark chocolate featured in "Bittersweet Composition".

“Bittersweet Composition” is the new addition to Carlo Marcucci’s “Chemical Still Life” series since “Fragola Amara”in 2007. In this latest work, the artists tackles the subject of lead and cadmium contamination in dark chocolate. For this work, the artist chose a selection of chocolate bars purchased at local grocery stores (Trader Joe's 85% Dark Chocolate Lover's bar, Theo Organic 70% Pure Dark Cocoa bar, Lindt Excellence 85% Dark Chocolate, Chocolove 88% Extreme Dark Chocolate sample, and Alter Eco Organic 85% Dark Chocolate Classic Blackout bar) and one cocoa powder (Starbucks Hot Cocoa Classic).

According to recent chemical analysis, performed by Consumer Report utilizing the California Proposition 65 Maximum Allowable Dose Levels (MADL), two heavy metals where commonly found in almost all chocolate samples (regardless if they were organic or non-organic). For example some samples like Perugina 85% Premium Dark Chocolate, were found tp be 539% over MADL limits for lead, and samples for Pascha Organic 85% Very Dark Dark Chocolate were 253% over the limits for cadmium.

As per the chocolate selection used in this artwork, the Trader Joe's brand had 127% over MADL levels for lead and 229% above the MADL levels for cadmium. Theo Organic brand had 120% above the MADL levels for lead and 142% for cadmium. The Lindt sample had 166% above MADL levels for lead and 80% for cadmium. Chocolove sample (depicted here without its wrapper) had 240% levels for lead and 83% for cadmium. The Alter Eco sample found 204% levels for cadmium and the Starbucks powder sample had 159% MADL readings for lead.

Continuous long-term exposure to even small amounts of heavy metals can lead to a variety of health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children because the metals can cause developmental and brain problems. Frequent exposure to lead in adults can lead to nervous system issues, hypertension, immune system suppression, kidney damage, and reproductive harm.

Researchers believe that cacao plants tend to naturally absorb cadmium stored in the surrounding soil, with the metal accumulating in the beans as the tree grows older (similar to how heavy metals contaminate some other foods).

Lead contamination seems to happen after the beans are harvested, where the metal is typically found on the outer shell of the cocoa bean, and not in the bean itself. Researchers found lead levels to be low soon after the beans were picked and removed from pods, but levels increased as the beans dried in the sun for days - maybe due to exposure to lead-filled dust and dirt in the environment.

"Wheatfields XV" part of 39th Annual International Exhibition at Meadows Gallery

Carlo Marcucci's work "Golden State XV" will be part of the 39th Annual International Exhibition held at the Meadows Gallery, located within the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of The University of Texas at Tyler.

The exhibition dates are January 16 - March 1, 2024, with a reception scheduled for Thursday, January 18, at 6:00 pm.

Meadows Gallery at the University of Texas at Tyler

3900 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75799

Canvas Rebel Magazine interview with Carlo Marcucci

Canvas Rebel is an on-line magazine creating a space for artists, creatives and entrepreneurs where they can learn from their peers through the power of storytelling. In this Canvas Rebel interview, they ask Carlo Marcucci what is most rewarding about being an artist and what does he think about NFTs.

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"Contemplating Boundaries" exhibition has ended, but is now viewable online.

The art exhibition "Contemplating Boundaries" has ended, but a video is now viewable online.

"Contemplating Boundaries" was held at the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles (July 27 to August 18, 2023) and featured the works of 28 artists from across Southern California. Jurors TeaYoun Kim-Kassor and Mika Cho reviewed over 400 images from over 100 artists in a blind jurying process. The selection resulted in 40 works that explore what boundaries can represent in many cultures - often as social constructs serving to regulate peoples’ actions, norms, taboos, and physical spaces. These boundaries may be codified laws, common societal traditions, or even self-imposed rules.

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“Contemplating Boundaries" exhibit at the Korean Cultural Center.

LAUNCH LA, in partnership with The Korean Cultural Center, present “Contemplating Boundaries" a group exhibit about barriers, labels and limits -whatever their origin or purpose.

The show will feature the works of artists Eric Almanza, Nurit Avesar, Eun Kyoung Beak, Michele Benzamin-Miki, Lorraine Bubar, Debra Disman, Michelle Emami, Danielle Eubank, Deborah Lynn Irmas, Nancy Ivanhoe, Antonio Kim, Leah Knecht, John Koller, Julie Lipa, Cindy Rinne, Joo Kyoung Park-Kwon, Carlo Marcucci, Dan Monteavaro, Julia Wolinsky, Keun S. Lee, Kyong Boon Oh, Viktoria Romanova, Lyle Everett Rushing, Kerrie Smith, Karin Skiba, Elizabeth Tinglof, Nancy Kay Turner and Jim Zver.

The Korean Cultural Center

5505 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90036

Jul 27 - Aug 18, 2023

Reception Date: Jul 27, 2023, 6:30PM -9PM

New painting "Waterlilies II" is now available for sale.

“Waterlilies II” (completed December 2022) by Carlo Marcucci

This newly completed acrylic and digital ink on canvas painting in now available for sale. The work measures 80” x 90” and is stretched over aluminum bars. Inspired by Monet’s “Water lilies” series, this modern version features abstract ovals representing the large water lillies (known as Victorian Amazonica) floating on dark waters. This abstract representation is the second of a series of works created during the Covid pandemic and the chaos of wars and political turmoil that followed soon after. Created to generate a sense of calm, these gigantic floating pads represent a comforting - if temporary - stability when no solid ground can be found.

"Wheatfields LXVI" appears on CBS TV series "Why Women Kil

Carlo Marcucci's 2007 wall-mounted sculpture Wheatfields LXVI makes a cameo appearance in the 2019 CBS All Access TV series "Why Women Kill" (Season 1, Episode 1).

Wheatfields LXVI is made of two sections measuring 20"x20"x5" and 10"x10"x5"

The artwork was placed through the Los Angeles based art consultancy Art Dimensions.

"Wheatfields L" appears on HBO series Westworld

Carlo Marcucci's 2005 wall-mounted sculpture "Wheatfields L" makes a cameo appearance in the HBO series "Westworld" (precisely 14:30 minutes into Season 4, Episode 1).

“Wheatfields L” measures 18” x 18” and is made of stained udon noodles, squid ink spaghetti, mugwort soba and porcini mushroom spaghetti glued on wood.

The artwork was placed through the Los Angeles based art consultancy Art Dimensions.

Sculpture “Wheatfields L” as it appears in in an episode of “Westworld”.

Short video presentation of the Waterlilies painting

Carlo Marcucci has completed a large painting titled “Waterlilies I” (2022), depicting an abstract representation of a pond with floating "Victoria Amazonica" lillies.

Measuring 50" x 174", this mixed media triptych was inspired by Monet’s large “Water Lilies” paintings.

"Waterlilies" was created using acrylic and inkjet inks applied onto canvas and stretched over aluminum bars. The video shows how the artist was able to give a thick glossy sheen to areas representing water and a flat matte finish to the oval shapes representing the lilies' large leaves.

Art Dimensions "Beyond The Palette" podcast #27 featuring artist Carlo Marcucci.

Art Dimensions just released the 27th podcast Beyond The Palette featuring artist Carlo Marcucci.

In each episode Whitney Rosenson interviews the art world's artists, decorators, art collectors, gallerists and dealers, focusing on one artist from the Art Dimensions roster and about his/her inspiration, motivation and creative process.

New episodes of Beyond the Palette appear every other Wednesday on all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Goodpods.

Carlo Marcucci and 92 other artists appear in the book "Time".

I am happy to share ART1307 has published “Time” - a collection of writings, drawings, paintings, photographs and video stills from artists and art curators from all over the world. "Time" is an anthology of artists' reflections and their relationship with time and how it affects the creative soul during a long seclusion .

I was happy to collaborate on this project with three images of my art studio - a photo-representation of my state of mind during this pandemic - something to pass down to future generations.

The book is purchasable through Blurb and shipped directly to your home. The revenues from the sale will be donated for charity to hospitals or scientific institutions conducting research.

"Sand Circles & Movements" from thirty years ago.

Rummaging through the old image files, I found slides of my old series of works loosely titled “Sand Circles & Movements” dating more than thirty years ago (1989). These mixed-media paintings were made utilizing sand, grout and acrylic inks and paints. The images where converted from slides and used to create this video.

Lora Schlesinger Gallery's last exhibition on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

After 45 years in the Los Angeles art business, the Lora Schlesinger Gallery will close its doors on December 31, 2019.

The gallery will hosts the Winter Group Show and its last exhibition on Saturday, December 14th from 4-6 pm, during Bergamot's Annual Winter Open House. The show will be a salon-style group exhibition featuring many of the artists the gallery represented throughout the years.

LORA SCHLESINGER GALLERY

2525Michigan Avenue #B5b Santa Monica, CA

(310) 828-1133

http://www.loraschlesinger.com

Video of "New DepARTures" exhibition at Sixty29 Contemporary

A new video of the “New DepARTures” exhibition held at Sixty29 Contemporary in May 2019.

Wheatfields LXVI featured in "A Feast for the Eyes: Edible Art from Apple to Zucchini"

Carlo Marcucci’s wall-mounted sculpture “Wheatfields LXVI” appears in Carolyn Tillie’s new illustrated book “A Feast for the Eyes: Edible Art from Apple to Zucchini”.

Throughout history, artists have used food as a subject and a medium to create art. In her second publication, Tillie explores the curious genre and explains about apple-head dolls, butter sculptures, coffee paintings, electrified vegetable sculptures, ethereal molecular gastronomy, and why artists have carved a grand cathedral entirely of salt and built a giant palace made of corn.

Two Wheatfields sculptures exhibited at Root Division in San Francisco.

Carlo Marcucci exhibited “Wheatfields LXXIV” and “Wheatfields “LXXV” at the "Feast Your Eyes" exhibition held from April 13 to 19, 2019, at Root Division in San Francisco, California. The exhibition was the background for the fundraising auction "Taste" held on April 18, 2019.