Antartico Francisco Coloane

35 Baker Street, London W1U 8EN
PRESS RELEASE
Alfonso and Massimiliano Cacchiarelli Principi: ‘Aethere’
Massimiliano Cacchiarelli, known as Miano, was born in 1970 in Macerata (MC) where
he now lives and works. From an early age he attended the workshop of his father, the
artist Alfonso Cacchiarelli Principi. After graduating in Natural Sciences, he went on to
complete the course in Set Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Macerata and in 2000
began his career as a professional artist.
The Aethere sculptures were developed through this artistic collaboration between
father and son. The series is so relevant for both artists that it is fast becoming their
signature form. ‘Aethere’ has a double meaning: firstly, it is a reflection of the unseen
energy that is present in all things. It is also the acronym of Aeternum Errare Tacita
Humana Essentia Recondita Est – or The Silent Deep Human Nature Essence Is Making
Mistakes. Errare also has two meanings; to ‘make mistakes’ and to ‘wander’, a
reference to our never ending desire for self perfection-‘forma in formam usque ad
perfectionem’.
The Cacchiarelli philosophy is that meaning must be found through other forms than
language. Ever the alchemist, he gives form to the imperceptible, recording the
primordial energy vibrations in the stainless steel. These twisted metallic honeycombs
contain perfectly mirrored orbs; they resemble underwater corals and angelfish hiding
among the silver weeds. A scarab bird stretches out an intricate metal lacework for
wings. In order to experience them fully, the viewer must look past the visual symbols
of structure and form, aware of something deeper. In this way, the sixth sense will be
released to perceive what the other five senses cannot. As Giamblico, a neo-platonic
philosopher who studied the Egyptian hieroglyphs, used to say; ‘Dimitte voces accipe
sensum’/‘Leave out the words and catch the meaning’.
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Since the end of the 1960's, Alfonso Cacchiarelli Principi’s works have been the subject of
many exhibitions in Italy and abroad, including "Art 90 for Europe” in London town hall, Elisabeth
Cantell showroom and Marche Award at Biennial Contemporary Art. In 1985, a unique event
organised by Carlo Melloni listed him as one of the main Marche abstractists, together with
A.Pomodoro, Marotta and Uncini.
Massimiliano Cacchiarelli Principi is an Italian painter and sculptor that started out as an
apprentice in his father’s workshop. His works have been the subject of many solo and collective
exhibitions in private galleries, and public/private institutions’ permanent collections. His works
are on display in museums such as San Marino Italian Embassy Contemporary Art Collection
and the Palazzo Ricci Modern Art Museum, Macerata. The latter dedicated an exhibition to him
and his father in 2006. Massimiliano also makes public sculptures, and was commissioned
recently by the Macerata Lions Club.
Many art journalists have written about Massimiliano and Alfonso's works, including critics such
as A. Ginesi, Stefano Papetti, Evio Hermas Ercoli, Marino Zancanella, G.Binni and E. Crispolti.
Selected Exhibitions: Alfonso Cacchiarelli Principi
2006 Museo di Arte Moderna Palazzo Ricci – Macerata
2001 "Museo Permanente di Arte Grafica Contemporanea Italiana".Bengasi
2000 "Durden Gallery Fine Art", USA
1997 “Convento San Domenico”, Camerino University.
1996 “Ascoli bella” Ascoli Piceno.
1994 “Sale Mediovali Basilica San Nicola” - Tolentino.
1991 “2 Biennale d’Arte Sacra” - Fermo (AP); “Premio Marche” Ancona.
1990 London town hall, showroom Elisabeth Cantell, Ripe San Ginesio “I Volumi dell’Urbano”
organized by E. Crispolti, M. Bignardi, L. Del Gobbo
“Cercare nella forma” Chiesa di San Paolo - Macerata.
Selected Exhibitions: Massimiliano Cacchiarelli Principi
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2009
2008
AAF Battersea
Hay Hill Gallery, London
GX Gallery, London
Genova Art Fair
Bergamo Art Fair
21a Padova Art Fair
Beyond the Gates, GX Gallery, London
Sarnano, Arigoni Art Gallery
GX Gallery, London
Mirano - Venezia
Dimitte Voces Accipe Sensum - 'Beyond The Portals'
GX Gallery, London
Notes to Editors:
Hay Hill Gallery, located on Baker Street, represents a number of internationally recognised
contemporary artists. The sculptures are part of Hay Hill Gallery’s permanent sculpture collection,
featuring works by Jamie McCartney, Gianfranco Meggiato, Eleanor Cardozo, Richard Minns,
Palolo Valdes, Andy Cheese, Ian Edwards and Nicola Godden.
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