Intersectio Materiae: Carmine Carlo Maffei solo show in Naples

Intersectio Materiae: Carmine Carlo Maffei solo show in Naples

The exhibition Intersectio Materiae presents a focused survey of Carmine Carlo Maffei's recent sculptural work, where different materials are brought into close relation to produce new meanings. Hosted at Spazio Exclusive Tecnologies (Via Orazio 136b, Naples), the display combines formal rigour with technological exhibition design.

Maffei's pieces arise from the encounter between materials that carry distinct memories and physical qualities. The artist stages contrasts and resonances to reveal tensions and harmonies within each work.

• Marble: evokes tradition and permanence.
• Steel and iron: suggest structural tension and industrial force.
• Bronze and brass: play with color, reflection and historical reference.
• Glass: introduces fragility, light and transparency.
• Stone and galestro: connect to earth and an archaic dimension.
• Pneumatic rubber: references speed, friction and contemporary technology.

The exhibition's “intersection” is both material and conceptual: opposing surfaces meet (smooth/rough, heavy/light, strict geometry/freeform) and the works function as embodied statements about integration, identity and the layering of histories. Maffei's sculptures do not merely combine elements; they stage visceral relations where hardness can reveal vulnerability and solidity can enter doubt.

At the opening, the show will feature a sensory transition from tangible matter to sound: Lunare Project from Radio Yacht will provide a live console set, creating a sonic layer that interacts with the visual and tactile experience of the art.

Practical information

• Dates: 24 March – 24 April 2026.
• Venue: Spazio Exclusive Tecnologies, Via Orazio 136b, Naples.
• Visits: opening hours and access conditions should be checked with the venue prior to visiting.
• Charity: one work on display has been donated to the non-profit A Vedo Oltre; proceeds from its sale during the exhibition will support inclusion projects and awareness activities for rare diseases.

This solo show offers a clear view of how contemporary sculpture uses mixed materials to address memory, technology and social questions, inviting visitors to observe material intersections as narratives rather than supports.