Cess - W for Wesselmann — The Artphabet (No Reserve)

W for Wesselmann — The Artphabet
Edition 2/10 — 60 x 60 cm

This work is part of The Artphabet, an artistic project developed by 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 Tom Wesselmann's visual universe, one of the leading figures of Pop Art. The composition centers on voluminous, sensual lips, iconic within his oeuvre, reinterpreted here in a three-dimensional, polished, contemporary aesthetic.

The intensely red lips, slightly ajar, become the central element of the piece, evoking the direct, provocative visual language and the erotically charged imagery characteristic of Wesselmann. The inclusion of lit cigarettes introduces a visual narrative that alludes to 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 objetual aesthetics 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.

Rendered entirely 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 crafted to achieve a striking and contemporary visual presence.

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

Cess is an artist specializing 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 piece is presented in high-quality Giclée print on poly/cotton canvas, ensuring faithful reproduction of color, volumes and nuances of the original digital work.