Vincenzo Raimondo - Mori - Re e Regina
00
days
07
hours
59
minutes
20
seconds
Current bid
€ 5
No reserve price
Expert
Selected by Maurizio Buquicchio
Holds a master's degree in film and visual arts; experienced curator, writer, and researcher.
Gallery Estimate € 500 - € 600
11 other people are watching this object
 | €5 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €4 | |
| €3 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 134994 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Vincenzo Raimondo presents Mori - Re e Regina, a multicolour acrylic painting on two 50 x 70 cm panels, original edition, hand-signed, Italy, sold directly by the artist, dating from 2020 or later, a portrait in an expressionist style.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
2 Paintings 50x70 cm
With The Moors, the artist returns to the most iconic roots of Sicily, reinterpretating the Moors in a contemporary, colorful and strongly personal key. The two figures, regal and silent, seem to guard not only a face but a memory: that of an ancient, luminous, contradictory land full of charm.
The bright colors, decorations, crowns and ornamental details transform the subjects into almost symbolic presences, suspended between popular tradition and modern language. Around the faces appear elements deeply linked to the Sicilian imaginary: lemons, oranges, leaves and prickly pear fronds, recalls to the Conca d’Oro, to the Mediterranean scents and to the raw but generous strength of the island.
The dark, textured and instinctive background makes the figures emerge with greater impact, as if Sicily itself stepped out of memory to become a living image. It is not only a decorative homage to the Moors, but a visual story made of belonging, history, irony and identity.
A diptych designed for those who love Sicily, but also for those who seek in a work the warmth of a land, the flavor of origins and that imperfect beauty which, as it happens, is often the only truly interesting one.
****
The series “I Mori” reinterprets one of the most fascinating symbols of Sicilian culture through a contemporary, essential and strongly expressive style. The figures, inspired by the tradition of the famous Moor Head sculptures, are transformed into modern icons where color, elegance and Mediterranean identity coexist in balance.
The stylized faces, lacking realistic details, become a distinctive element of the work: they do not represent a specific person, but a universal symbol, suspended between mystery, history and imagination. This choice gives the paintings a strong visual personality and a more emotional and modern reading of the Sicilian tradition.
The intense hues of the turbans and crowns contrast with the textured and neutral backgrounds, creating refined and decorative compositions capable of uniting contemporary art and cultural references without losing authenticity. Works that carry the soul of Sicily, but reinterpreted with a current and personal gaze.
***Disclaimer***
Each artwork arises from the meeting of artistic expression and artisanal craft.
The painting represents the main creative element, while the support (canvas and materials) is an integral part of a careful and conscious production process.
The canvases used are selected with particular attention to quality and, where possible, environmental sustainability, privileging recycled or low-impact materials. In some cases, the supports may be crafted or finished artisanally, even through the reuse of materials.
Any slight imperfections of the support should not be considered defects, but evidence of the manual process and the artisanal nature of the product. Such features do not compromise in any way the artistic value and integrity of the work, but rather reinforce its uniqueness.
Seller's Story
“Art is born where imperfection stops being a defect and becomes language.”
Vincenzo Raimondo is an Italian contemporary artist born and active in Palermo. Self-taught, he develops a personal pictorial research that traverses material abstraction, minimalism and contemporary figuration, without adhering to rigid stylistic schemes.
His painting takes shape from the observation of daily life: common objects, memories, cultural symbols and emotional fragments are transformed into essential images, capable of creating a direct dialogue with the observer. The mark, the matter and the void become an integral part of the visual narration.
Over the years he has participated in artistic events, group exhibitions and improvised happenings in the Palermo area, maturing a recognizable language that combines visual immediacy and emotional research. His presence in local artistic initiatives and cultural manifestations has contributed to building an independent and coherent path.
Among the most relevant experiences are participation in group shows and artistic events in Palermo and exhibition activities related to the contemporary Sicilian creative landscape.
In 2015 and 2016 he was a finalist in the national competition Sunday Painters promoted by La Stampa as part of Artissima, distinguishing himself among thousands of participating artists. In 2016 he received the Critics’ Award, a recognition that marked a significant step in defining his artistic identity.
Raimondo’s production develops through several thematic series. Among these, the Fly series is one of the most recognizable: minimalist and poetic compositions in which small suspended elements evoke lightness, memory and the desire to escape. Alongside this pursuit coexist textural works, contemporary reinterpretations of Sicilian culture and pieces inspired by pop and cinematic imagery.
Each work is born from an instinctive and experimental process, where imperfection is welcomed as an authentic part of the creative journey. Raw surfaces, stratifications, deliberately irregular marks and materiality are not hidden but enhanced as living traces of the work itself.
For Raimondo, art is not mere decoration, but emotional presence: a direct and sincere way of transforming experiences, memory and observation into contemporary images.
Translated by Google Translate2 Paintings 50x70 cm
With The Moors, the artist returns to the most iconic roots of Sicily, reinterpretating the Moors in a contemporary, colorful and strongly personal key. The two figures, regal and silent, seem to guard not only a face but a memory: that of an ancient, luminous, contradictory land full of charm.
The bright colors, decorations, crowns and ornamental details transform the subjects into almost symbolic presences, suspended between popular tradition and modern language. Around the faces appear elements deeply linked to the Sicilian imaginary: lemons, oranges, leaves and prickly pear fronds, recalls to the Conca d’Oro, to the Mediterranean scents and to the raw but generous strength of the island.
The dark, textured and instinctive background makes the figures emerge with greater impact, as if Sicily itself stepped out of memory to become a living image. It is not only a decorative homage to the Moors, but a visual story made of belonging, history, irony and identity.
A diptych designed for those who love Sicily, but also for those who seek in a work the warmth of a land, the flavor of origins and that imperfect beauty which, as it happens, is often the only truly interesting one.
****
The series “I Mori” reinterprets one of the most fascinating symbols of Sicilian culture through a contemporary, essential and strongly expressive style. The figures, inspired by the tradition of the famous Moor Head sculptures, are transformed into modern icons where color, elegance and Mediterranean identity coexist in balance.
The stylized faces, lacking realistic details, become a distinctive element of the work: they do not represent a specific person, but a universal symbol, suspended between mystery, history and imagination. This choice gives the paintings a strong visual personality and a more emotional and modern reading of the Sicilian tradition.
The intense hues of the turbans and crowns contrast with the textured and neutral backgrounds, creating refined and decorative compositions capable of uniting contemporary art and cultural references without losing authenticity. Works that carry the soul of Sicily, but reinterpreted with a current and personal gaze.
***Disclaimer***
Each artwork arises from the meeting of artistic expression and artisanal craft.
The painting represents the main creative element, while the support (canvas and materials) is an integral part of a careful and conscious production process.
The canvases used are selected with particular attention to quality and, where possible, environmental sustainability, privileging recycled or low-impact materials. In some cases, the supports may be crafted or finished artisanally, even through the reuse of materials.
Any slight imperfections of the support should not be considered defects, but evidence of the manual process and the artisanal nature of the product. Such features do not compromise in any way the artistic value and integrity of the work, but rather reinforce its uniqueness.
Seller's Story
“Art is born where imperfection stops being a defect and becomes language.”
Vincenzo Raimondo is an Italian contemporary artist born and active in Palermo. Self-taught, he develops a personal pictorial research that traverses material abstraction, minimalism and contemporary figuration, without adhering to rigid stylistic schemes.
His painting takes shape from the observation of daily life: common objects, memories, cultural symbols and emotional fragments are transformed into essential images, capable of creating a direct dialogue with the observer. The mark, the matter and the void become an integral part of the visual narration.
Over the years he has participated in artistic events, group exhibitions and improvised happenings in the Palermo area, maturing a recognizable language that combines visual immediacy and emotional research. His presence in local artistic initiatives and cultural manifestations has contributed to building an independent and coherent path.
Among the most relevant experiences are participation in group shows and artistic events in Palermo and exhibition activities related to the contemporary Sicilian creative landscape.
In 2015 and 2016 he was a finalist in the national competition Sunday Painters promoted by La Stampa as part of Artissima, distinguishing himself among thousands of participating artists. In 2016 he received the Critics’ Award, a recognition that marked a significant step in defining his artistic identity.
Raimondo’s production develops through several thematic series. Among these, the Fly series is one of the most recognizable: minimalist and poetic compositions in which small suspended elements evoke lightness, memory and the desire to escape. Alongside this pursuit coexist textural works, contemporary reinterpretations of Sicilian culture and pieces inspired by pop and cinematic imagery.
Each work is born from an instinctive and experimental process, where imperfection is welcomed as an authentic part of the creative journey. Raw surfaces, stratifications, deliberately irregular marks and materiality are not hidden but enhanced as living traces of the work itself.
For Raimondo, art is not mere decoration, but emotional presence: a direct and sincere way of transforming experiences, memory and observation into contemporary images.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Artist
Vincenzo Raimondo
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Mori - Re e Regina
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
Weight
1 g
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Expressionism
Period
2020+
Sold by
