ONE SMALL SEED MAGAZINE Issue #30 dig.05 | Page 29
“Beetles” is Pugliese’s third phase, and
one which he admits to starting when
he was only ten. In this third phase, he
particularly introspective and invites
us to explore the most important times
of our childhood. He talks in a lyrical
manner about the work and the
symbolism attached:
‘I have entrusted these beetles
attached with a few fragments of those
moments that have remained with
me along the road. Bits and pieces,
symbols, mementos, little amulets that
I have treasured carefully for years,
some that I have
rediscovered, and
others that I deliberately went out
to
search for. Tiny items able to open
these windows
for a glimpse of the
familiar daily life of the past… of
special times… of my other existence.
Symbols and objects of everyday life,
familiar memories…things that would
have gradually disappeared from my
life and that I would have noticed and
come to love only after I was aware of
the significance of their loss. (Pugliese)
Pugliese expresses himself with meticulous attention
to detail showing an admirable grasp of form and
technique and is deeply self aware. His high level
of intimacy and emotionally ability to connect with
his artwork is communicated in all three phases. You
can find Pugliese’s varies pieces of work being sold
(with notable success)_ at some of the world’s most
admirable Fine Art Auction Houses, with names that
include Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Bonham’s and Dorotheum.
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