We are pleased to announce the highly anticipated Coro a Bocca Chiusa, Francesco Pirazzi’s first solo show with Luce Gallery. Beginning June 27th, six paintings and two charcoal works on paper mounted on canvas will be on view through August 2nd.

Pirazzi's distinctive use of dramatic light within cityscapes and landscapes illuminates the mystery of each scene. In this series of new works, the artist cautiously navigates the changes to his environment after relocating to Turin from Florence. What unfolds are observations from a distant high vantage point, gradually pulling in closer from painting to painting. Thoughtfully placed lampposts, trees, and buildings set the stage for narratives that feel unusually familiar yet lost to time and space. When viewed together, the artworks in Coro a Bocca Chiusa evoke a sense of mystery, enticing viewers to examine each scene for the subtle cracks in reality and to question each illuminated path...