Bice Lazzari’s work evolved from early geometric abstraction to a distinctive, rhythm-driven minimalism. Initially trained in decorative arts, she collaborated with architects and designers, which deeply influenced her compositional language. Her practice was rooted in a profound engagement with rhythm, color, and form, often describing her work as “rhythm and obsession.” Later in her career, Lazzari’s paintings became more minimal and hard-edged, characterized by linear rhythms and lyrical dialogues. She employed a reduced visual vocabulary, utilizing groupings of straight lines against monochromatic backgrounds, typically in white, cream, black, or red. These compositions, while minimal, resonate with emotional depth and poetic sensibility, demonstrating her ability to convey complexity through simplicity. Lazzari's innovative approach positioned her as a significant figure in 20th-century Italian art, contributing uniquely to the development of modernist abstraction. ...
