Original artwork description:

PENSIERO is a metal work made with overlapping sheets of brushed aluminium. It is striking for its refined combination of geometry and conceptual evocation. The contrast between the shiny metal and the colored base creates a dynamic visual effect, in which the material dialogues with the void. The most characteristic element is the sequence of interconnected circles, which emerge as a sort of organic flow in contrast with the rigidity of the metal plate. This detail seems to represent an idea in formation, a thought that develops in a fluid and spontaneous way. The brushed metal gives a refined texture, playing with light and shadows to enhance the depth of the composition. The overlapping of the plates creates a sense of three-dimensionality which adds further impact to the work, suggesting an opening, a visual passage that leads the spectator beyond the surface. The warm color of the base in contrast with the cold of the aluminum amplifies the feeling of balance between rationality and creativity. The title PENSIERO suggests a profound meaning: the mental path, the evolution of an idea, its transformation into something concrete . The abstract composition leaves room for many interpretations, evoking concepts such as growth, the connection between different elements or the creative process itself. This work stands out for its essential but powerful language, in which the purity of the form combines with the expressive strength of the material. PENSIERO is a visual reflection on the fluidity of the mind and the relationship between structure and intuition, resulting in a sophisticated and conceptually intriguing piece.

Materials used:

Aluminium

P E N S I E R O (2024) Sculpture
by Davide Foletti

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PENSIERO is a metal work made with overlapping sheets of brushed aluminium. It is striking for its refined combination of geometry and conceptual evocation. The contrast between the shiny metal and the colored base creates a dynamic visual effect, in which the material dialogues with the void. The most characteristic element is the sequence of interconnected circles, which emerge as a sort of organic flow in contrast with the rigidity of the metal plate. This detail seems to represent an idea in formation, a thought that develops in a fluid and spontaneous way. The brushed metal gives a refined texture, playing with light and shadows to enhance the depth of the composition. The overlapping of the plates creates a sense of three-dimensionality which adds further impact to the work, suggesting an opening, a visual passage that leads the spectator beyond the surface. The warm color of the base in contrast with the cold of the aluminum amplifies the feeling of balance between rationality and creativity. The title PENSIERO suggests a profound meaning: the mental path, the evolution of an idea, its transformation into something concrete . The abstract composition leaves room for many interpretations, evoking concepts such as growth, the connection between different elements or the creative process itself. This work stands out for its essential but powerful language, in which the purity of the form combines with the expressive strength of the material. PENSIERO is a visual reflection on the fluidity of the mind and the relationship between structure and intuition, resulting in a sophisticated and conceptually intriguing piece.

Materials used:

Aluminium

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Davide Foletti, a Bolognese artist, has emerged in the contemporary art scene thanks to his innovative interpretation of metal as an expressive medium. His technical skill in working metal, a... Read more

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