Crossing Over

Carpenters Workshop Gallery presents Crossing Over, the first LA-based solo exhibition of Italian artist Vincenzo De Cotiis. Considered one of the pioneers of international contemporary collectible design, this body of work is a continuation of the artist’s investigation into the urban environment, where the city becomes a place of contamination and a culture of displacement.  

This collection introduces a series of sculptural works that delve into the realms of form and material, employing a palette of dark monochromes, organic compositions, and raw expression. The pieces invite viewers to engage with themes of migration and cultural hybridity, emerging as an artistic odyssey into the aesthetics of contemporary urban life. The dynamic interplay of diverse cultures within these spaces are seen through anatomies that could be plucked from the Los Angeles environment or from the depths of an artist’s laboratory.