CD Homes Seitenblicke 2010

Curator: Welcome. We're standing before Alfio Giuffrida’s "CD Homes Seitenblicke," painted in 2010, employing acrylic to conjure a scene of intriguing geometric abstraction. Editor: It's playful! It makes me think of children’s blocks stacked on top of each other to form makeshift houses. There’s an innocence and almost clumsy quality to the shapes that's surprisingly engaging. Curator: Right, Alfio Giuffrida frequently blends the playful with deeper socio-political themes in his work, especially his exploration of community housing developments and constructed environments. Editor: The muted color palette contributes, too. The lavender and seafoam green against the deeper blue…it feels both familiar and slightly melancholic, doesn’t it? Curator: In some of Giuffrida's oeuvre, we find pointed commentary about consumerism, even architecture. Considering that “Seitenblicke” in German translates to “Sideways Glance” perhaps here, Alfio encourages a re-evaluation of space? Editor: Possibly. It’s fascinating how he transforms recognizable shapes into almost totemic representations. The composition pushes us to consider not just physical structure, but also its implication on individuals, like living under mass developments. It definitely asks, "who benefits from it all?" Curator: That’s it entirely. Giuffrida pushes abstraction beyond aesthetics, creating something incredibly charged and critical. Editor: This makes you wonder if a new kind of abstract space is needed? Thank you for helping us see this with fresh eyes!