Walter Piacesi (1929-2022) - Genio e Supervisori
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Genius and Supervisors
Artist: Maestro Walter Piacesi (Ascoli Piceno, 1929 – Fermignano, 2022)
Dating: 2012
Technique: Oil on panel
Measurements: 24 x 18 cm
Complete documentation of a unique work with signed authenticity by the Master and official archive.
"Genius and Supervisors" is a unique and significant work by Walter Piacesi from 2012, a powerful essay showcasing his inexhaustible vein of social satire and poetic narrative. Despite its modest size (24 x 18 cm), this tablet clearly demonstrates that the aesthetic value and conceptual weight of a work are not defined by its physical dimensions.
The work is created with oil on panel, a preferred technique that allows the artist to build a dense and textured pictorial surface. The application of color is energetic, with quick, loaded brushstrokes (impasto style) that give volume and immediacy to the characters. The colors are vivid, particularly the bright green of the background and the pastel yellow-pink of the sky, accentuating the grotesque and ironic atmosphere.
The painting fully falls within Piacesi's figurative-satirical genre. The scene juxtaposes disparate elements in a surreal manner.
Supervisors: anonymous figures, bourgeois, with expressions that are either astonished or amused.
The Genius (or the Artist/Politician): the dominant figure is the imposing one with the head of an ass (a traditional symbol of ignorance or stubbornness), dressed in formal clothes and a green tie, who holds the scene.
A semi-naked female figure, posed like a pin-up or advertising poster, against a vivid green background, serving as an object of discussion, observation, or exchange.
The juxtaposition of formal seriousness, grotesque irony of the asinine figure, and the element of sensual distraction creates a sharp critique of the world of politics, art, or contemporary society, where appearance and superficiality often mask the true debate.
The artwork, dating from a period of full artistic maturity (2012), is precisely documented: it comes with a Master’s Authenticity Certificate and is correctly archived in the Ca' Spinello Art Studio. These features make it a piece of definite collector's interest, a testament to the genius and irony that characterized Walter Piacesi's production.
Seller's Story
Milan Museums Art Watches SRLS: Excellence and Innovation in the World of Art.
A company that embodies Ida Ruffolo's vision and passion for art represents the artistic intuition of an art dealer who has been able to create a reference company for private collectors, art galleries and artists of all generation. Our company quickly specialized in the buying and selling of works of art, gaining the trust of the market through a strong brand and impeccable reliability.
With the opening of two strategic offices, one in the North and one in the South of Italy, Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS has established itself as an exclusive point of reference for purchases and sales in the art sector. Our selection of works is the result of careful research and in-depth knowledge of the market, offering only the best to investors and art enthusiasts.
Our care in selecting artists is meticulous: we choose only exceptional talents to include in our catalogue, with the aim of marketing and promoting their works internationally. This selection process guarantees that each artist and work represented by Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is synonymous with quality and investment potential.
Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is today a consolidated reality, capable of serving customers in almost all countries of the world, with a constant commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of art. Our mission is to enrich our clients' collections with works that not only beautify spaces, but which also represent a long-lasting and significant investment.
Translated by Google TranslateGenius and Supervisors
Artist: Maestro Walter Piacesi (Ascoli Piceno, 1929 – Fermignano, 2022)
Dating: 2012
Technique: Oil on panel
Measurements: 24 x 18 cm
Complete documentation of a unique work with signed authenticity by the Master and official archive.
"Genius and Supervisors" is a unique and significant work by Walter Piacesi from 2012, a powerful essay showcasing his inexhaustible vein of social satire and poetic narrative. Despite its modest size (24 x 18 cm), this tablet clearly demonstrates that the aesthetic value and conceptual weight of a work are not defined by its physical dimensions.
The work is created with oil on panel, a preferred technique that allows the artist to build a dense and textured pictorial surface. The application of color is energetic, with quick, loaded brushstrokes (impasto style) that give volume and immediacy to the characters. The colors are vivid, particularly the bright green of the background and the pastel yellow-pink of the sky, accentuating the grotesque and ironic atmosphere.
The painting fully falls within Piacesi's figurative-satirical genre. The scene juxtaposes disparate elements in a surreal manner.
Supervisors: anonymous figures, bourgeois, with expressions that are either astonished or amused.
The Genius (or the Artist/Politician): the dominant figure is the imposing one with the head of an ass (a traditional symbol of ignorance or stubbornness), dressed in formal clothes and a green tie, who holds the scene.
A semi-naked female figure, posed like a pin-up or advertising poster, against a vivid green background, serving as an object of discussion, observation, or exchange.
The juxtaposition of formal seriousness, grotesque irony of the asinine figure, and the element of sensual distraction creates a sharp critique of the world of politics, art, or contemporary society, where appearance and superficiality often mask the true debate.
The artwork, dating from a period of full artistic maturity (2012), is precisely documented: it comes with a Master’s Authenticity Certificate and is correctly archived in the Ca' Spinello Art Studio. These features make it a piece of definite collector's interest, a testament to the genius and irony that characterized Walter Piacesi's production.
Seller's Story
Milan Museums Art Watches SRLS: Excellence and Innovation in the World of Art.
A company that embodies Ida Ruffolo's vision and passion for art represents the artistic intuition of an art dealer who has been able to create a reference company for private collectors, art galleries and artists of all generation. Our company quickly specialized in the buying and selling of works of art, gaining the trust of the market through a strong brand and impeccable reliability.
With the opening of two strategic offices, one in the North and one in the South of Italy, Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS has established itself as an exclusive point of reference for purchases and sales in the art sector. Our selection of works is the result of careful research and in-depth knowledge of the market, offering only the best to investors and art enthusiasts.
Our care in selecting artists is meticulous: we choose only exceptional talents to include in our catalogue, with the aim of marketing and promoting their works internationally. This selection process guarantees that each artist and work represented by Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is synonymous with quality and investment potential.
Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is today a consolidated reality, capable of serving customers in almost all countries of the world, with a constant commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of art. Our mission is to enrich our clients' collections with works that not only beautify spaces, but which also represent a long-lasting and significant investment.
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Artist
Walter Piacesi (1929-2022)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Genio e Supervisori
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Italy
Year
2012
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
24 cm
Width
18 cm
Weight
2 kg
Style
Expressionism
Period
2010-2020
