Antonio Sciacca (1957) - Omaggio ad Alberto Burri
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Antonio Sciacca's Omaggio ad Alberto Burri is a 2000 mixed-media on canvas, 70 by 50 cm, signed by the artist, an original edition from Italy, in excellent condition.
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Artist: Antonio Sciacca (Catania, 1957)
Title: Tribute to Alberto Burri
Technique: Enamels on canvas
Dimensions: 70 x 50 cm
Dating: 2000s
Provenance: Unique work signed by the artist
In this composition from the 2000s, Antonio Sciacca moves away from his celebrated metaphysical hyperrealism to embrace an informal, material inquiry, paying homage to Alberto Burri's visual revolution.
The choice of enamels allows the artist to achieve surfaces that are extremely reflective and saturated. Unlike opaque colors, enamel forms a glassy film that interacts with ambient light, giving the black and gray masses a nearly 'industrial' and tar-like appearance, typical of Burri's evocative references.
The work is built on a balance of sharp contrasts. The central red, applied with a density almost plastically, emerges as a glowing nucleus surrounded by a storm of grays and blacks. The white of the background is not merely empty space but an active part of the structure, serving as a luminous interspace between the different color stratifications.
Sciacca employs a decisive gesturality, alternating broad applications with dotted zones that simulate the porosity of organic matter or of cellotex. The texture created by the overlapping enamels generates a visual relief that invites tactile exploration of the piece.
The work marks a significant moment in Sciacca's production: the ability of a high-caliber figurative artist to synthesize abstraction while maintaining rigorous formal clarity. The homage to Burri is not only an iconographic reference but a technical challenge won through mastery of a difficult and dynamic material like enamel.
Sciacca's works dedicated to great masters (such as the tributes to Burri, Rothko, or Fontana) are highly sought after for their ability to unite the prestige of historical reference with the artist's executional mastery.
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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 TranslateArtist: Antonio Sciacca (Catania, 1957)
Title: Tribute to Alberto Burri
Technique: Enamels on canvas
Dimensions: 70 x 50 cm
Dating: 2000s
Provenance: Unique work signed by the artist
In this composition from the 2000s, Antonio Sciacca moves away from his celebrated metaphysical hyperrealism to embrace an informal, material inquiry, paying homage to Alberto Burri's visual revolution.
The choice of enamels allows the artist to achieve surfaces that are extremely reflective and saturated. Unlike opaque colors, enamel forms a glassy film that interacts with ambient light, giving the black and gray masses a nearly 'industrial' and tar-like appearance, typical of Burri's evocative references.
The work is built on a balance of sharp contrasts. The central red, applied with a density almost plastically, emerges as a glowing nucleus surrounded by a storm of grays and blacks. The white of the background is not merely empty space but an active part of the structure, serving as a luminous interspace between the different color stratifications.
Sciacca employs a decisive gesturality, alternating broad applications with dotted zones that simulate the porosity of organic matter or of cellotex. The texture created by the overlapping enamels generates a visual relief that invites tactile exploration of the piece.
The work marks a significant moment in Sciacca's production: the ability of a high-caliber figurative artist to synthesize abstraction while maintaining rigorous formal clarity. The homage to Burri is not only an iconographic reference but a technical challenge won through mastery of a difficult and dynamic material like enamel.
Sciacca's works dedicated to great masters (such as the tributes to Burri, Rothko, or Fontana) are highly sought after for their ability to unite the prestige of historical reference with the artist's executional mastery.
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
Antonio Sciacca (1957)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Omaggio ad Alberto Burri
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2000
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
50 cm
Width
70 cm
Weight
2 kg
Style
Abstract
Period
2010-2020
