THE PHILOSOPHY OF SMUSSATO – Michela Fabeni: Matter, Gesture and the Transformation of Contemporary Bas-reliefs
The philosophy of Smussato originates from a reflection on the relationship between matter, experience and transformation.
In Michela Fabeni's artistic research, smoothing does not simply mean modifying a surface; it gives the artistic gesture a deeper meaning: transforming roughness, seeking balance and recognising the potential for evolution within matter.
The palette knife becomes an instrument of dialogue with the material. The gesture cuts, shapes, removes and guides the form towards a new expression. It is a continuous exchange between intervention and listening, strength and delicacy, what emerges and what remains concealed.
The philosophy of Smussato also finds a symbolic correspondence in human experience. Life moves through us with its irregularities, contradictions and transformations. Smoothing therefore becomes a metaphor for our inner journey: not erasing who we have been, but transforming our experiences into awareness.
In Michela Fabeni's works, matter is not merely an expressive medium; it is the place where thought takes shape. The bas-relief becomes a tangible testimony to a process that brings together craftsmanship, sensitivity and inner exploration.
Smussato is not simply a technique. It is a vision of life, a way of relating to matter and reconnecting with one's own essence.
Michela Fabeni – Artist of the Third Millennium
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