Abstract
Volpi reinterprets sacred and vernacular forms through a rhythmic arrangement of geometric patterns rendered in tempera. The ogival shapes evoke both the pointed arches of colonial architecture and the colorful flags of Brazilian folk festivals, merging sacred and popular iconography. Volpi’s palette and composition reflect a deep engagement with Brazil’s cultural heritage, where abstraction becomes a vehicle for memory, tradition, and national identity.
Citation
Volpi, Alfredo. 1970. 'Ogiva'. Dispossessions in the Americas. https://staging.dia.upenn.edu/en/art/ABRA002/
