Presented in December 2019, a survey of Nicola Furlan’s artistic practice documents the work of a Venetian artist who has pursued art since the age of four. Furlan’s approach combines free abstraction with philosophical depth, organized around carefully balanced color choices distributed across the canvas to achieve equilibrium and prominence beneath what he terms the “Veil of Maya.” This technique creates an atmosphere of tranquility and peace, drawing on ancient ascetic theories that conceive art as a liberatory instrument.
Artistic Method and Composition
Furlan’s compositions consist of individually simple forms arranged with controlled movement and exceptional chromatic intensity. The framing integrates seamlessly with the work itself, producing refined elegance. The overall effect synthesizes harmony and uniformity on vibrant, active surfaces, guided by a philosophical sensibility that interprets classical ideas through contemporary visual language.
Exhibition Record 2017–2019
Between 2017 and 2019, Furlan participated in numerous collective exhibitions primarily at D’E.M. Venice Art Gallery in Mestre. Notable shows included Contemporary Visions (July–September 2017, curated by Marco Dolfin), Forma Luce Colore (September–October 2017, curated by Giorgia Pollastri), Percorsi d’Autunno (October–November 2017, curated by Gabriella Niero), and International Visions (December 2017, curated by Vittorio Sgarbi). In 2018, he exhibited in Nuove Espressioni (February, curated by Siro Perin), Prize Art Exhibition (April–May, curated by Marco Dolfin), Luci Mnemoniche (June–July), and a Christmas collective (December). During 2019, Furlan showed in La Bauta d’Oro (February–March, curated by Giancarlo Da Lio), International Art Exhibitions at Hotel Boutique Santa Croce (May–November, curated by Elena PetrasDuleba), C’è Posto per Te! at D’E.M. (September, curated by Giancarlo Da Lio), and an exhibition at Loggia di Noale (curated by Elena PetrasDuleba).
Frequently asked questions
When did Nicola Furlan begin his artistic practice?
Furlan expressed a strong desire to make art from age four, developing his practice over decades before the exhibitions documented here.
What philosophical concept informs Furlan’s work?
His technique references the “Veil of Maya,” drawing on ancient ascetic theories that view art as a liberatory instrument creating harmony and tranquility.
Where were Furlan’s works primarily exhibited during 2017–2019?
Most exhibitions took place at D’E.M. Venice Art Gallery in Mestre, alongside shows at Loggia di Noale and Hotel Boutique Santa Croce in Venice.
