René Parodi (1914-1989) - Lignes profuses

Details of the artwork:

Artist: René Parodi (Geneva, 1914 – Geneva, 1989)

Title: Lignes profuses

Year: 1975

Technique: Mixed media on paper

Framed dimensions: 67 x 52 cm

Unframed dimensions: 49 x 34 cm

Signature: Signed and dated "R. Parodi 1975" in the lower right.

Description of the work:
In this vibrant mixed technique on paper from 1975, René Parodi explores the dynamic potentials of the continuous line. Lignes profuses (Profuse lines) presents as a dense, organic tangle of curved and swirling lines. The predominant tones of green and blue, enriched by warm earthy and brown touches, build a dense and floating texture that evokes immediate associations with abstract nature, similar to thick tree canopies or reflections of water. The rapid, confident, and uninterrupted stroke perfectly represents the artistic phase linked to informal abstraction and tachisme, in which Parodi frees the painterly gesture to express a deep search for interiority.

Biographical and historical-artistic notes:
Born in Geneva in 1914, René Parodi was a figure of great prominence in the Swiss cultural scene, distinguishing himself from a young age as both an architect and a painter. After studies in architecture at the Federal Polytechnic of Zurich (where he graduated in 1939), he pursued, in parallel, a brilliant career in design and a prolific and passionate painterly research.
His production traversed several evolutionary phases, moving fluidly from figurative to abstraction, deeply exploring the expressive potential of color. He regularly exhibited in galleries and exhibitions in Switzerland and abroad, establishing himself among the innovative Swiss artists of the 20th century. His works – and in particular abstract compositions belonging to the Lignes profuses cycle – appear regularly in major auctions, especially at the leading Swiss auction houses, testimony to a consolidated and lasting collecting interest in his work. He passed away in his beloved Geneva in 1989.

Sales, packing and shipping terms:

Framed: The work is provided framed. The frame is to be considered, in all respects, a courtesy gift offered to the buyer. Any pre-existing defects on the frame are not reported, and the frame is not insured. Therefore, no claims or refunds will be accepted for any damage to the frame during transport.

Shipping: The work will be packed with maximum care and professionalism. Please note that the work will be shipped from Geneva (Switzerland). For international shipments (outside Switzerland), any customs duties, VAT and import taxes are entirely the buyer’s responsibility. It should also be noted that customs procedures may cause slight delays in delivery.

In-person pickup: In-person pickup in Geneva is strongly recommended and gladly accepted, free of charge, representing the safest option with no transport-related risks for the artwork.