Social dynamics are repeatedly explored in Cristiano Mangovo’s work in ways designed to spark off curiosity and reflection among the viewers. Resistance stages the topics of hostility, prejudice and discrimination against black people in Western countries and calls for the ability to stand and to hold the heads up high knowing that, together, we can make a difference. Linear and schematic elements, floating silhouettes and fragmented figures, motifs, expressive gestures and bold colours emerge from a monochrome and flat background field creating an harmonious balance between stillness and motion, bareness and intensity.