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Gino Rossi Biography
Gino Rossi was an Italian painter born in Venice in 1884, whose life and work were deeply intertwined with the artistic movements of the early 20th century. He emerged as a significant figure in the renewal of Italian art, particularly within the Venetian milieu of Ca' Pesaro, an avant-garde group that sought to break away from the academic traditions of the time.
Rossi's early life was marked by privilege; he was born into a wealthy family, with his father serving as the administrator for Count Bardi. Despite this affluent background, little is known about Rossi's activities between leaving the Foscarini school in 1898 and his journey to Paris with Arturo Martini. It was in 1903 that Rossi married Bice Levi Minzi, a fellow painter, and by 1905 he had established his own studio in Palazzo Pesaro.
In Paris, Rossi studied under the Spanish artist Anglada and was influenced by the work of Medardo Rosso. His artistic journey took him further, leading him to Brittany at the end of 1909, where he followed in the footsteps of other artists and developed his unique style. During this period, Rossi participated in the first show at Ca’ Pesaro in 1908 and the third in 1909, where he began a lifelong friendship with Barbantini.
Rossi's reputation was solidified in 1910 when he settled in Burano, an island that became his own version of Brittany. Here, he created some of his most notable works, such as "La fanciulla del fiore," "Il muto," and "Case a Burano." These works were characterized by their "constructions," aligning with Rossi's belief that "you do not construct with color, you construct with form."
Tragedy struck in 1912 when Rossi's wife left him, an event that left a permanent mark on his psyche and veiled his subsequent works with an incurable melancholy. Despite this personal turmoil, Rossi continued to exhibit his work, including at the Ca’ Pesaro show in 1913, where his somber landscapes and the severe composure of "Maternità" revealed a significant turning point in his artistic direction.
Rossi's work during this period was marked by flat applications of pure, anti-naturalistic color, often enclosed in Gauguin-like cloisonné lines, with occasional nods to the sinuous decorative lines of Matisse. His paintings from this era, such as "Primavera in Bretagna" and "Douarnenez," showcased his evolving style and his engagement with the modernist movements of the time.
In 1919, Rossi's work was featured at the Ca’ Pesaro show and other exhibitions, reflecting his continued presence in the art world despite his personal challenges. His travels to Brittany and Paris had a profound impact on his work, as seen in landscapes that captured the essence of these regions and the expressiveness of local characters.
However, Rossi's life took a dramatic turn in 1926 when he succumbed to mental illness, which led to him spending the last twenty years of his life in various mental institutions. His later works, such as "Il cortile del manicomio," entered the collection of Mart - Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto, signifying the beginning of a tragic epilogue to his life.
Gino Rossi's legacy is preserved through the numerous exhibitions of his work, including a significant show organized by Galleria dello Scudo in 1983 to commemorate the centenary of his birth. This exhibition, under the patronage of Regione del Veneto, featured a selection of 93 works that highlighted Rossi's contributions to the artistic renewal in Italy. The exhibition later moved to the Wagnerian apartments in Ca' Vendramin Calergi, Venice, further cementing Rossi's status as a key figure in the Italian avant-garde.
Rossi's work is characterized by a personal awareness that form and volume are built through painting, a principle that is evident throughout his oeuvre. His influence on Italian modernism and his unique approach to form and color have left an indelible mark on the history of art. Gino Rossi passed away on December 16, 1947, in Treviso, but his work continues to inspire and be celebrated by art lovers and historians alike.
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