Ilaria Vinci: Introverse

6 Jun-5 Jul 2025

PV 5 Jun 2025, 6-8pm

Overview

We are delighted to present INTROVERSE, the first UK solo exhibition by Italian Zurich-based artist Ilaria Vinci, opening to coincide with the London Gallery Weekend this June.

Vinci’s multimedia practice explores the porous nature of reality by harnessing the narrative-building possibilities inherent in cultural motifs like billboards, food replicas, mythical creatures, and fandom tropes. 

For this exhibition, Vinci turns to ancient architectural forms of defence and recreation, such as towers and labyrinths, to investigate the "mechanics of imagination" and how fantasies shape identity and society. Influenced by the tradition of "fantastical" and "impossible" architecture, including the surreal blueprints of 'Codex Seraphinianus', Vinci transforms models and prototypes into works that merge architecture with anatomy, and design with psychology. 

At the heart of INTROVERSE are tower-like sculptures animated by built-in smoke machines. These works result from a thoughtful and playful assemblage of elements that span diverse aesthetics, including Candy-core, Gothic, Zen Garden, and anatomical illustration. By blending theatrical prop-making techniques, trompe l’oeil, and special effects technology, Vinci’s works invite viewers into a fantastical but relatable world through which they can rediscover themselves.