Ross Iannatti transforms industrial remnants into poignant meditations on memory and trauma. His mixed-media works incorporate discarded materials—such as nylon from automobile interiors, airbag fabric, and corroded brass—exploring their inherent histories and emotional resonances. He repurposes deflated airbags recovered from junkyards, stitching them into patchwork compositions that evoke the sudden violence of accidents and the complex interplay between protection and vulnerability. Drawing inspiration from artists like Kazimir Malevich, Agnes Martin, and Sean Scully, Iannatti overlays geometric grids with organic patterns, creating a dialogue between structure and chaos. His work invites viewers to reflect on the intersection of the mechanical and the human, the controlled and the uncontrollable. ...
