Enrico Paulucci

Enrico Paulucci, born in Genoa on October 13, 1901, and passing away in Turin on August 22, 1999, was a significant Italian painter and a key member of the renowned Gruppo dei Sei di Torino (Group of Six). A pivotal period in his artistic development occurred during his time in Paris, where he engaged deeply with French art, particularly Impressionism, and the works of contemporary artists such as Picasso, Braque, and Matisse. This experience profoundly influenced him, especially in his use of color, which became a hallmark of his distinctive style.

In 1929, Paulucci co-founded the Gruppo dei Sei in Turin with fellow artists, advocating for an art free from academic conventions. Over the years, he participated in prestigious events like the Venice Biennale and the Quadriennale di Roma, gaining recognition both in Italy and abroad. He collaborated with Felice Casorati to establish the Casorati-Paulucci studio and later founded the studio "La Zecca." In 1939, he became a teacher at the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin, eventually serving as its director.

Paulucci’s works are characterized by vibrant chromatic energy, particularly evident in his seascapes. His bright and contrasting colors evoke the luminous atmosphere of Liguria. From the 1950s onwards, he began experimenting with the juxtaposition of signs and patches of color, creating a poetic balance between form and hue.

A significant aspect of his oeuvre is the depiction of the Ligurian landscape, which showcases an intimate and spontaneous pictorial language. His work captures the light and poetry of the region without succumbing to sentimentality. Paulucci's paintings blend a free and immediate line with a rigorous attention to composition, resulting in a lyrical yet concrete narrative that is well-balanced and engaging.