Paolo Camporota - Gli squali. - XL

Original work by Paolo Camporota, created in the early 2000s, is among the rare testimonies of his initial figurative production, still firmly anchored in expressionist language, before the abstract turning point that from 2008 will mark an evolution towards new expressive modes. Made on canvas mounted on a wooden frame, the piece is presented without an external frame and comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist: a highly impactful collectible piece.
Paolo Camporota is a contemporary sociologist and artist whose research focuses on the relationship between the individual, society, and perception of reality. His works use strong, symbolic images to explore the social and psychological mechanisms of fear, power, and deception. His production, limited and sought after by collectors, has evolved from figurative and expressive painting to a more visionary and abstract form, positioned between surrealism and abstract expressionism. In his works, vibrant shapes and colors create a visual universe open to interpretation, inviting viewers to explore undefined subjects rich in emotional suggestion. Camporota has participated in numerous national and international exhibitions, garnering critical attention; many articles have been published about his art, and his profile has appeared in prestigious modern art magazines and catalogs.
In Paolo Camporota's work 'Gli squali,' the figure of the shark is used as a metaphor for fear and the mechanism of appearances in contemporary society. Traditionally associated with danger, the shark represents what is immediately feared because it is visible and recognizable.
The two sharks depicted with their jaws wide open seem to embody the overt predator; however, the ambiguity of the image questions this interpretation. It is unclear whether they are attacking or shouting. The open mouths can be interpreted as a gesture of tension or defense, rather than aggression, endowing the animals with an almost human-like expressiveness.
The work thus suggests that collective fear projects an amplified meaning onto visible danger, turning it into the target of anxiety. Contrasting with this dimension are other 'sharks', invisible and silent: the true predators of society, who operate in the shadows and remain hidden.
At the center of the composition, the man shouting represents the point of contact between these two levels. The similarity between his expression and that of the sharks does not indicate a transformation of the individual into a predator, but an inverse process: the sharks take on human traits, challenging the idea of the monster as an absolute figure.
In conclusion, the sharks expose the mechanism of appearances: what is seen and feared does not necessarily match what is truly dangerous. The real danger lies in invisibility, while the visible 'monster' becomes a reflection of our fears.

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