maria paola mortellaro - Metropolis

Metropolis is a contemporary work with a strong visual and emotional impact, created with acrylic, plaster, and collage.
The composition arises from a rich and dynamic material layering, where color, mark, and paper intertwine to create a complex and deeply personal visual language.
The chromies—red, black, white, and accents of turquoise—evoke the pulsating rhythm of the modern city, while numbers, formulas, and mathematical symbols emerge and disappear beneath the painterly layers, transforming the rigor of scientific discipline into a poetic and expressive element. At the center of the work, fragmented female faces surface, symbolizing identity, introspection, and multiplicity, as if rationality gives way to emotion and the soul.
The artist, a mathematics teacher, uses collage as a bridge between logical thinking and artistic sensitivity, creating a work that tells the story of the balance – sometimes conflicting – between order and chaos, rule and intuition. Metropolis is a visual reflection on the complexity of the human being and the dialogue between mind and feeling.

An ideal work for collectors and contemporary art lovers seeking a unique, conceptual piece that is strongly identity-driven, capable of enriching modern environments with character and depth.

To protect the artwork, a covering varnish has been applied.

It is a handmade original, signed and dated on the back, with an included hanging attachment for display.
To complete the piece, an Authenticity Certificate is provided, confirming its provenance and original creation, an essential element for discerning collectors and buyers.

Exhibitions and Recognitions
The work has been exhibited in numerous galleries both in Italy and abroad, gaining significant visibility in the contemporary art scene. In particular, it was presented in Paris at the Joséphine Bonì Art Gallery, following the victory of the contest 'My Voice for You,' as part of an international group exhibition.
An acknowledgment that attests to its artistic value and enhances its collectible interest, making it an ideal choice for those looking to invest in a work with a solid exhibition history and international relevance.

METROPOLIS
Metropoli is a contemporary artwork with a strong visual and emotional impact, created using acrylic, plaster, and collage elements from mathematics textbooks. The composition is built through rich, dynamic layering, where color, mark-making, and paper intertwine to form a complex and deeply personal visual language.
The bold palette—red, black, white, with touches of turquoise—evokes the pulsating rhythm of the modern city. Numbers, formulas, and mathematical symbols emerge and disappear beneath the painted layers, transforming the rigor of scientific discipline into a poetic and expressive element. At the center of the composition, fragmented female faces surface, symbolizing identity, introspection, and multiplicity, as if rational thought were giving way to emotion and the soul.
The artist, a mathematics teacher, uses collage as a bridge between logical thinking and artistic sensitivity, creating a work of art that reflects the often delicate balance between order and chaos, rule and intuition. Metropolis is a visual meditation on human complexity and on the dialogue between mind and feeling.
An ideal piece for collectors and contemporary art enthusiasts seeking a unique, concept-driven, and highly distinctive artwork, capable of enriching modern interiors with depth, character, and meaning.

To protect the painting, a covering paint has been applied.

It is a handmade original artwork, signed and dated on the back.
The piece is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, which attests to its provenance and original creation—an essential element for discerning collectors and buyers.

Exhibitions and Recognition
This artwork has been showcased in numerous galleries both in Italy and internationally, gaining significant visibility on the contemporary art scene. Notably, it was exhibited in Paris at the Joséphine Bonì Art Gallery after being selected as the winner of the “My Voice for You” contest, part of an international group exhibition.
This recognition highlights the artwork’s artistic value and makes it a compelling acquisition for collectors seeking a piece with proven exhibition history and international acknowledgment.