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MASSIMO MICHELUZZI<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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INSTALLATION VIEWS<\/h3>\n

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THE WORKS<\/h3>\n

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THE EXHIBITION<\/h3>\n

Willer is delighted to present The Instarsio Works, a new series by the renowned\u00a0Venetian glass artist Massimo Micheluzzi. Represented in many of the world\u2019s\u00a0leading museums, his exquisite work is much sought after for its beauty,\u00a0innovative use of colour, and his masterful and inventive interpretation of\u00a0traditional Venetian glass making techniques.<\/h4>\n

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Micheluzzi\u2019s native Venice is a never ending source of inspiration for his work, informed by his strong bond and understanding of the important role art\u00a0and architecture have always played in the history, and beauty, of his city. Following on from his exploration of the mosaics and terrazzo surfaces found\u00a0throughout the city (Willer exhibition 2016), Micheluzzi has most recently focussed on the patterns created using Opus sectile,<\/em> the rare and complex\u00a0antique art technique of cut and inlaid marble, found in floors of churches, most notably St. Mark\u2019s Basilica, and Palazzos, such as Ca\u2019 d\u2019Oro, throughout\u00a0Venice.<\/h4>\n

But ultimately, what most interests Micheluzzi is the ability to interpret this art form in glass:<\/h4>\n

\u201cPersonally, merely resuming this ancient technique \u2013 however rare and refined \u2013 is not what motivated me. What interests me is not limited to a flat\u00a0surface, but is the possibility of giving volume to this technique and above all doing it with glass blowing.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

The 20 pieces exhibited at Willer fittingly demonstrate the success of Micheluzzi\u2019s skill and vision.<\/h4>\n

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Sections of the Opus sectile<\/em> floors in St. Mark\u2019s Basilica, as reflected in the exhibited Instarsio works.<\/h4>\n

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The work in situ<\/i> at the Palazzo Loredan exhibition 2019, for which Micheluzzi was awarded\u00a0the Glass in Venice prize in conjunction with Venice Glass Week.<\/h4>\n

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THE ARTIST<\/h3>\n

Born in Venice in 1957 Micheluzzi studied art history at Ca\u2019 Foscari, the University of Venice. He was introduced to the world of glass by the Venini family\u00a0with whom he started collaborating in 1993. Within a few years he was producing work of his own and in 1998 he had his first exhibition in Milan. Since\u00a0then he has become a prominent figure in the world of art glass and has regularly exhibited all over the world including in Paris, New York, London, and\u00a0Japan.<\/h4>\n

Micheluzzi\u2019s distinctive perspective and style creates a contemporary aesthetic while employing centuries old references and techniques. He uniquely maintains an unusual amount of control over the making processes. The flat panels which are the foundation of the Intarsio works are meticulously composed and fused in his studio, relinquished to the glass master for only a small percentage of the total process.<\/i><\/h4>\n

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Preparatory drawings | Glass sections\u00a0\u2013 cuts\/composition | Glass plate after fusion<\/h4>\n

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