BOSCO SODI

As often seen in Sodi’s practice, he interrogates the concept of time, as evident in his use of methods and pigments once employed by ancient cultures. These traditions infuse the pieces with a distinct energy that evolves as the organic materials dry, harden, and crack. The work reflects the enduring relationship between humans and clay, a material imbued with the energy of all four elements. Every sphere is shaped by hand and left to dry for approximately eight months before being fired in a rustic kiln. A blend of fibre wood, coconut skin, and jacaranda seeds fuels the process, yielding ever-changing and unpredictable results.

Framing the sphere and bordering the room with a sense of balance and harmony are two new green paintings made on the Greek island of Folegandros. During daytime hours and viewed with Ma-ka’s overhead skylights, the paintings are bathed in soft, natural light. The radiant, almost emerald-green colour emanates from the surface. Sodi incorporates a wooden branch in each painting. This shows his ability to seamlessly blend organic materials into man-made compositions while honouring the natural order of life and matter.

Absorbing inspiration from his surroundings, Sodi channels it onto the canvas, then surrenders it to nature, allowing it to dry, crack, and settle into its final form. While many artists strive for control over every detail, Sodi embraces the unpredictable, making nature an unrestrained collaborator in his creative process—each piece a singular, unrepeatable work. Though the human inception is clear, nature is omnipresent.