CASA / HOUSE: Interior of Abstract Memories

A solo exhibition by Gaia Starace, 'CASA / HOUSE:' is an immersive body of abstract work that invites the viewer into a space of memory, emotion, and interiority. Rooted in the idea of home as both a physical and psychological sanctuary, the exhibition unfolds like a domestic dream — soft, unstable, and deeply personal.

The word 'casa' — house — becomes a lens to examine the layered interplay between past and present, memory and space, fragility and strength. Within this imagined interior, a soft baby doll pink permeates the environment, acting as both a visual and emotional cue. Scattered prompts — like a cardboard, old-fashioned telephone recalling long conversations filled with laughter and confidences shared with a childhood friend, or a delicate coffee table resembling dollhouse furniture — evoke a sense of playful nostalgia. These elements gently remind us of the impermanence of material things and the intimacy of remembered moments. Within this space, the abstract paintings serve as emotional anchors. Created through an intuitive, process-based approach, each piece reflects not an object or a scene, but a felt experience — a gesture toward a moment, a colour that lingers like a memory. These compositions act like rooms within a house of feeling: layered, quiet, and open to interpretation.

Image: Gaia Starace, 'Casa-House', 2025, mix media and digital design