Cess - W for Wesselmann — The Artphabet

W for Wesselmann — The Artphabet
Edition 1/10 — 60 x 60 cm

This work is part of The Artphabet, an artistic project developed by the digital artist Cess, where each letter of the alphabet pays homage to major figures of contemporary art.

The piece interprets the letter W as a direct wink to the visual universe of Tom Wesselmann, one of the leading figures of Pop Art. The composition centers on voluminous, sensuous lips, iconic within his oeuvre, reinterpreted here in a three-dimensional key with a polished, contemporary aesthetic.

The intensely red lips, slightly ajar, become the central element of the piece, evoking the direct, provocative visual language and erotic charge characteristic of Wesselmann. The inclusion of lit cigarettes introduces a visual narrative that recalls pop culture, consumption, and the representation of desire in modern society.

The treatment of the forms is clean and bold, with smooth, glossy surfaces that reinforce the advertising and object-based aesthetics typical of Pop Art. The minimalist composition on a neutral background allows the piece to stand out strongly, focusing attention on the contrast between color, form, and meaning.

Entirely created in 3D (CGI), the work has been modeled and rendered with a sculptural approach, where every element—from the curvature of the lips to the texture of the cigarettes—has been carefully worked to achieve a striking and contemporary visual presence.

The Artphabet has achieved notable international diffusion, being published in numerous media specializing in art, design, and visual culture, establishing itself as a prominent series within contemporary digital art.

Cess is an artist specialized in digital art, CGI, and artificial intelligence, with a solid track record and collaborations with international brands such as Apple, Google, Prada, Vogue, and MTV.

The work is presented in high-quality Giclée printing on polycotton canvas, guaranteeing faithful reproduction of color, volumes, and nuances of the original digital piece.