Diego Carchesio - Bloodline

• Artist
Diego Carchesio (Chieti, Italy, 1990)
Italian contemporary artist, founder of the artistic research BEHIND THE CANVAS – THE ARCHITECTURE OF INVERSION, a language that subverts the traditional concept of painting by transforming the back of the canvas into the main space of the work. His research explores the relation between visible and invisible, matter and light, structure and surface, through an execution process developed on the back side of the canvas.

His works have been presented in national and international exhibitions and his research has been included in the CAM Mondadori Catalog of Modern Art No. 61 (2026).
Artistic coefficient year 2025: 1.5 - Certification No. Protocol MI552024082 - Diego Carchesio
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• Work

Title: Bloodline
Study for BEHIND THE CANVAS | THE ARCHITECTURE OF INVERSION

Year: 2022

Technique: Mixed media (oil on canvas with gold leaf applications)

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• Dimensions

Canvas: 60 × 60 × 3.5 cm (x2 canvases) - Diptych dimensions 120 x 60 x 3.5 cm
Frame: unframed

The work is ready for exhibition.

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• Signature

Signed by the artist in the center of the front.
Signed by the artist on the back of the canvas.

Accompanied by the original signature and the author’s identifying references.

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• Edition

Original work, unique piece.
Does not belong to any edition or multiple.

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• Description of the work

Created in 2022, the diptych Bloodline belongs to the initial phase of the study that will lead Diego Carchesio to the birth of the artistic research BEHIND THE CANVAS – THE ARCHITECTURE OF INVERSION. Although it predates the gesture of painting on the back of the canvas, the work anticipates its fundamental principles through investigation of light, matter, and the spatial continuity of the visual opening.

The work explores the concept of division and rebirth, evoking a form of biological and spiritual autotomy: a necessary detachment to generate a new form of life and light. This tension is visually manifested in the physical division of the diptych, where the empty space between the two canvases becomes an integral part of the narration. The composition develops horizontally through a line of fragments in gold leaf that traverses and unites the two modules, emerging with force from a deep, vibrant red background.

This golden scar creates a strong dynamic contrast between the separation of supports and the luminous continuity of matter. Natural light, reflecting off the gold and the red strata, continually transforms the perception of the work depending on the viewing angle, making the viewer an active participant in the visual experience.

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• Provenance

Directly from the artist’s studio.

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• Documentation

The work is provided with:
• Original Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
• Photographic documentation.
• Statement of the artwork’s uniqueness.

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• Conditions

Excellent condition.
The work is perfectly preserved and shows no restorations, alterations, tears or subsequent interventions to its creation.

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• Shipping

The work will be shipped mounted on its own original stretcher and complete with frame, carefully protected with professional materials. The packaging will be suitable for transporting artworks to ensure maximum protection during shipping.

Shipping will be carried out via express courier with tracking service.

Shipping costs, any insurance costs, customs duties and import taxes (where applicable) are entirely at the buyer’s expense.
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• Selected Exhibitions and Publications

• Fuorisalone 2025
• Milano Design Week 2026
• Milano Art Week 2026
• ART3F Rome - Milan - New York - Paris - Monaco
• Curatorial selection for the 2027 Roma Triennial of Visual Arts
• CAM Mondadori Catalog of Modern Art No. 61 (2026)

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Notes
Original work belonging to the BEHIND THE CANVAS – THE ARCHITECTURE OF INVERSION artistic research.
Sale includes the Certificate of Authenticity and all documentation provided by the artist.