Shatto Gallery is pleased to announce Unrooted, an exhibition featuring the work of five Italian artists: Jeff Iorillo, Carlo Marcucci, Luigia Martelloni, Claudio Santini, and Bryan Ricci. This exhibition brings together five Italian artists, each based in Los Angeles but deeply connected to their Italian roots. Through a diverse range of materials, processes, and conceptual approaches, these artists explore the themes of displacement, transformation, and the intersections between different cultural worlds.
Unrooted challenges conventional notions of belonging and identity by celebrating those who thrive in the richness of diverse experiences and cultures. In contrast to the negative connotations of being uprooted or displaced, this exhibition explores the idea of being rooted everywhere—embracing the concept of a global identity that transcends borders.
Through art, the exhibition reflects the journey of individuals who have discovered strength and purpose not in fixed roots, but in the freedom of exploring new realities. Art, in this sense, becomes a tool for expansion, offering the possibility to connect with and understand the unfamiliar. It invites us to rethink the terms “welcome” and “acceptance” as invitations to explore the unknown, fostering curiosity and growth.
The exhibition is co-curated by Yujin Iris Jeong, Curator and Associate Director of Shatto Gallery, and Cynthia Penna, Curator and Director of ART 1307. Unrooted will be on view from March 1 to March 29, with an Artist Talk to begin at 3pm followed by the opening reception on Saturday, March 1, from 4 to 6 p.m.
