Achille Perilli

Phrases - Souffle - Etching by Achille Perilli - 1999

1999

Achille Perilli (1927–2021) was an Italian abstract painter and sculptor, renowned for his geometric compositions and significant contributions to post-war art movements. Born on January 28, 1927, in Rome, he pursued classical studies before enrolling at the Faculty of Fine Arts in 1945. In 1947, Perilli co-founded the Forma 1 Group, alongside artists such as Carla Accardi, Ugo Attardi, and Pietro Consagra. This collective was dedicated to promoting abstract art in Italy, aligning with Marxist principles and seeking to establish a theoretical foundation for abstraction, diverging from the figurative traditions of the time. Throughout his career, Perilli's work was characterized by the exploration of geometric forms, often depicting irregular parallelepipeds that created complex, multidimensional spaces. His use of vibrant colors and dynamic structures became a hallmark of his style. Perilli participated in numerous prestigious exhibitions, including multiple editions of the Venice Biennale (1952, 1958, 1962, and 1968) and the Rome Quadriennale (from 1948 to 1986). In 1995, he was inducted into the Accademia Nazionale di San Luca, and in 1997, he received the President of the Republic Award, recognizing his significant contributions to Italian art. ​ Achille Perilli passed away on October 16, 2021, in Orvieto, Italy, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence contemporary abstract art.