Antonio Sciacca (1957) - Visioni archeologiche

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Visioni archeologiche, an original Italian oil painting from the 2010–2020 period, measuring 50 by 70 cm.

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The painting presents itself as a still life suspended in a timeless atmosphere.
The objects, evident references to the classical world and Magna Graecia, emerge from a deep velvety black background that erases any spatial or traditional perspective reference.
The title Archaeological Visions suggests that we are not dealing with a simple reproduction of ancient objects, but with their mental reworking.
Absolute black represents oblivion, while the illuminated vessels are fragments of civilization that continue to shine and speak to us in the present.
It is a work of great elegance, where the 50x70 size allows appreciating both the monumentality of the subjects and the finesse of the luminous details.
In the bottom right corner stands out the unmistakable signature of the master in red.
The artwork will be shipped with professional packaging and tracked shipping.

The painting presents itself as a still life suspended in a timeless atmosphere.
The objects, evident references to the classical world and Magna Graecia, emerge from a deep velvety black background that erases any spatial or traditional perspective reference.
The title Archaeological Visions suggests that we are not dealing with a simple reproduction of ancient objects, but with their mental reworking.
Absolute black represents oblivion, while the illuminated vessels are fragments of civilization that continue to shine and speak to us in the present.
It is a work of great elegance, where the 50x70 size allows appreciating both the monumentality of the subjects and the finesse of the luminous details.
In the bottom right corner stands out the unmistakable signature of the master in red.
The artwork will be shipped with professional packaging and tracked shipping.

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