Paolo Camporese - After the rain

After the Rain – Contemporary Abstract Opera

The canvas will be rolled up and wrapped with protective material and inserted into a shipping tube.

Description of the work:
"Analytical study on the refraction of post-temporal light: a work characterized by an extremely high material density and relief chromatic stratifications, executed with pure pigments on high-quality canvas."
"After the Rain" is a fascinating abstract composition that captures the suspended and vibrant atmosphere of the moment right after a storm. The work stands out for its deft use of texture and color: vertical brushstrokes in shades of gray, cerulean blue, and earth shadow merge with definite bright orange accents, evoking the reflection of light or urban lights on wet surfaces.
The lower part of the canvas presents a complex stratification and controlled drips, creating a "water mirror" effect that adds depth and a sense of regenerative calm. The material technique gives the painting a three-dimensionality that changes depending on the light exposure.
"It is advisable to illuminate with warm-directional spotlights: this choice enhances the three-dimensional nature of the drips and the micro-shadows of the textured material, revealing reflections and color details that change with the angle of the light."
ONE-OF-A-KIND piece not replicable.
Technical Details:
• Title: After the rain
• Dimensions: 50 cm x 50 cm x 1 mm
• Technique: Acrylic on canvas
• Style: Contemporary Abstract / Abstract Expressionism
• Condition: Original work in excellent condition
Environment and Decor:
Thanks to its balanced dimensions (50 cm x 50 cm), the work is extremely versatile. It integrates perfectly in an industrial-style loft, where the cool tones of concrete enhance the orange contrasts, but it also finds an ideal place in a professional studio or a modern minimalist home environment. Its abstract nature allows for free interpretation, making it a central piece capable of commanding attention without overwhelming the space.

Curriculum Vitae
Paolo Camporese, lives and works in Padua and for several years has devoted himself to sculpture; the material mainly used is terracotta. He learned to model in the nineties in his hometown at the studio of a sculptor enlarging sculptures by famous Authors (F. Lèger, S. Dalì). The use of enamels and engobes he learned at a ceramic laboratory in the city of Este. Critical reviews: Ugo Suman, poet, writer and journalist; Paolo Tieto, writer and art critic; Giuseppe Coccato, painter and poet; Leda Cempellin, Visual Arts Professor at South Dakota University, USA; Silvana Weiller Romanin Jacur, art critic and journalist; Licia Cherchi, art critic. He has worked with the following galleries: Minarte Treviso, Artequadri Camposampiero (PD), Galleria XXI secolo Padova, Viaducadiarte Bologna and the Galleria occhio quadrato of Argenta (Fe).
Recent exhibitions:
1997 Padova Centro d'arte C.C.A.U. Palazzo Polcastro, "Mistero Rilievi e sculture", group show curated by P.J. Art Diffusion.
1998 Padova Centro d'arte C.C.A.U. Palazzo Polcastro, "Sculture", curated by P.J. Art diffusion.
2002 Vernice of Galleria XXI secolo 6 June 2002
2002 Arte Fiera of Bolzano 12-20 October.
2003 National Painting Prize of Campagnola di Brugine (30/8-7/9 2003) out of competition.
2004 Art Form First Sculpture Biennial. Padova 22 May – 18 June 2004, Villa Breda.
2005 Vicenza arte. Galleria Minarte.
2005 Arte Parma. Galleria Minarte.
2005 Padua Antiquarian Fair. Galleria Minarte.
2005 Borgoricco 8-13 July, Sculpère Tempum: Venetian sculpture competition exhibition. Out-of-competition display of four sculptures. Galleria Artequadri.
2005 Reggio Emilia 8-11 December contemporary art fair presented by Edizioni dell'acquario.
2006 Vicenza arte. Galleria Minarte.
2006 Padova art form Biennial of sculpture, second edition (20/5-16/7 2006). Museum of Glass of Montegrotto Terme (Pd).
2006 Longarone art fair. Galleria Minarte.
2007 Cibarti (the body, the soul, the nourishment). Paolo Capovilla Cultural Association. Second exhibition Independent Artists. Padova, ex Macello 14-31 July 2007.
2008 Riciclarti. Paolo Capovilla Cultural Association. Third exhibition Independent Artists. Padova, Bastione Alicorno 5-18 May 2008.
2008 Diversamente “Arte e differenza” 22 September- 1 October. Fornace Carotta Padova.
2008 33rd European Studies Conference, October 2-4, 2008, University of Nebraska-Omaha. Paper No 3 “Solitude e vulnerability, destructions and New beginnings: six Paduan artists”. Presentation by Leda Cempellin Assistant Professor in the History of art University of South Dakota.
2008 MoMart, first edition 2 November 2008 Padovan artists market show. Piazza Capitaniato Padova.
2009 “Between individual and collective memory: six paduan artists” 10 January 2009 7th Hawaii international conference on arts Honolulu. Presentation by Leda Cempellin Assistant Professor in the History of art University of South Dakota.
2009 Astrarti emotion, art and science. 2009 Galileo year. Padova ex Macello 5-28 June 2009.
2009 Disomogenea. 14 artists in comparison. 14 August-6 September Pescheria vecchia di Este.
2009 Italia-Sudamerica art event 23-29 November 2009, Multi-purpose hall C.d.Q. 4.
2010 Individuarti collective Ass. Capovilla 13/03 – 5/04 2010 Padova ex Macello.
2010 “The metropolis of man”, RAM and surroundings, Padova Bastione Alicorno 15-31 October 2010.
2011 Finalist in the international sculpture prize “Zurich Club top 30”
2011 “Pragmatica” collective Ass. Capovilla 9/09-2/10 2011 Padova ex Macello.
2011 “The power of seduction” artistic passages 2011, Padova Bastione Alicorno 20/9-15/10 2011.
2012 “Ponte ad Oriente” Sala Rigoni Stern Ponte S. Nicolò (Pd) 21/4-28/4 2012.
2012 “Viaggio” (inside, outside, through) Ass. Capovilla 28 July-26 August 2012 ex Macello Padova
2012 “ArtCibò” Ass. “A&T Design 15 September-13 October 2012 Galleria La Rinascente Padova
2013 “Nel mio piccolo” 6-29 June 2013 Galleria D.P. Arte, Piazza Severi 34, Padova.
2013 “Trasformazioni” 2/8-15/9 Padova, ex macello, via Cornaro 1a.
2014 “Tabula rasa” 24/7-24/8 Padova, ex macello, via Cornaro 1a.
2015 “Mostra di scultura e design” 14/2 – 10/3 Galleria Dino Piccolo. Piazzetta Severi 34, Padova.
2015 “San Sebastiano tra sacro e profano” 21/3 – 15/4 Sala Nemesio Orsatti via risorgimento, 4 Pontelagoscuro (Fe).
2017 “Smack” 14/7-10/8 2017 Padova, ex macello, via Cornaro 1a.
2018 “Codice rosso” collective Centro culturale S. Gaetano 25 November – 2 December 2018 Padova.
2020 Solo show galleria Occhio quadrato Argenta (Fe) 20 October - 31 December.
2022 BAF “Bergano art fair, 25-27 April 2022 Galleria Artequadri
2022 “(Un)fair” Milan 8-10 April 2022 Galleria Artequadri.
2023 “Donna, vita libertà” collective exhibition Chioggia 3 June 2024.
2024 “Donna, vita libertà” collective exhibition. Town Hall of Turriaco 3-15 November 2024.

2025 “Against the war” exhibition of the Artisti indipendenti Association Villa Breda Ponte di Brenta (Pd)