Alessio Mazzarulli - Ideas and illusions (n.628) - Dolls series
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Alessio Mazzarulli’s original collage Ideas and illusions (n.628) from the Dolls series, a 90 x 90 cm multicolour work created in 2022, signed, in excellent condition, sold directly by the artist and shipped rolled with a certificate of authenticity.
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Artwork n.628
Dimensions: 90,00 x 90,00 (cm)
I create paintings using acrylic colors and thousands of small pieces of recycled paper: everyday paper is transformed into art instead of ending up in the garbage. In my latest works I have focused on the theme of women treated as objects (dolls) and too often victims of violence, and these are the latest pieces I have completed.
"Not your doll" - "I am not your doll" is a series where I intend to represent the faces of women with features reminiscent of the most classic dolls and the message is: "even if I look like a real doll, I am not a doll, your doll and do with me what you want" with everything that lies behind, up to, unfortunately, violence.
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This work is unique and original.
Each work is securely packaged, wrapped and protected for worldwide shipping, with an authenticity certificate included.
A tracking number is provided for the shipment.
This piece will be shipped without a frame and without stretcher as the artwork will be shipped rolled. The canvas is larger than the painted dimensions because the greater surface area is useful and necessary to be able to stretch the canvas on a frame.
It is advisable to have the work stretched and mounted by a trusted professional who can also advise you on a possible and appropriate frame.
Images showing the work in interior settings are for illustrative purposes only and proportions may appear different. The actual dimensions are those indicated in the description.
Different light sources can give photos different colors.
For more photos and information, contact me!
Thank you.
***
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS (NON-EU):
Customs duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. The amount should be between 10% and 20% of the artwork value.
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Born in 1974 I am self-taught.
After an initial period devoted to sculpture there was a long pause lasting almost twenty years. Since December 2014 I resumed with the "two dimensions" for reasons of time and space, leaving sculpture aside and dedicating myself to acrylic paintings.
I love painting abstract landscapes but recently I have been pushing myself to paint also faces of people both imaginary and real.
For me painting is "locking time" at that exact moment; a painting of mine is often a faded memory and therefore my works are "worn, eroded by time". Sometimes the subjects of my paintings are glimpses of walls also eroded by time, with moss and mushrooms that—over time—grow on the surface.
The passing time is the main theme of my works.
Coming from a beautiful experience with clay manipulation, I love sculpture, the third dimension, the sense of touch and my paintings are often characterized by reliefs well perceptible to the touch and to the naked eye.
Recently, after several years in which my works were made from pieces of recycled paper forming figures, I am pushing myself to explore Optical Art where I use painted wooden discs arranged in lines and grids repeated with mathematical rigor that, when viewed up close, seem to form a colorful abstract painting but the further you move away, a figure portrait emerges from the 768 painted wooden discs.
Violence against women is a theme that characterizes almost all of my works when I reproduce female faces, precisely to give them a voice when they do not have the strength or courage to report the fact that they are not their partner’s dolls and they cannot be mistreated or, worse, victims of violence.
***
Below are the recent exhibitions:
Solo:
2017
Solo exhibition / Maison des Arts - Pescara, Italy
Group shows:
Naarden The Art Fair / Amsterdam - Naarden, Netherlands
2026
Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam / De Kromhouthal, Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231, 1021 KP Amsterdam, Netherlands - Amsterdam, Netherlands
2025
X Edition of MumArt “Tribute to Costantino Barbella” / Museo Michetti - Francavilla al Mare, Italy
2020
Andy Warhol And Friends / Galleria D'Arte Art Events Mazzoleni - Alzano Lombardo (BG), Italy
2019
"Liberty in the Visual Arts – Second Edition" / Mumi - Museo Michetti - Francavilla Al Mare (CH), Italy
2019
Internationale Art Price - Tamara De Lempika / Milano Art Gallery - Milan, Italy
2018
Archipelago #2 / Galeri Sveva - Stockholm, Sweden
2018
Dialog Between Generations / Castel dell'Ovo - Naples, Italy
2018
The Magical Shades of Time / Aurum Arts - Pescara, Italy
2017
In obstinately and contrary direction / Simultánea Spazi Arte - Florence, Italy
2017
World Wide Art Show – New York 2017 / 508/526 West 26th Street, Suite 315, New York, NY 10001 - New York, United States
2017
Liberty in Visual Arts / Museo Michetti - Francavilla al Mare, Italy
2016
Introspective Shades / Arte Borgo Gallery - Rome, Italy
2016
Caput Mundi Art / Palazzo Ferrajoli - Rome, Italy
2016
Art Salerno 2016 / Palazzo Fruscione - Salerno, Italy
2016
Art Rome / Flyer Art Gallery - Rome, Italy
2016
Trame D'artista / Merlino Bottega d'Arte Gallery - Florence, Italy
2015
Seller's Story
Born in 1974 I am self-taught.
After an initial period devoted to sculpture there was a long stop lasting almost twenty years. Since December 2014 I have resumed with the “two dimensions” due to time and space constraints, leaving sculpture aside and dedicating myself to creating acrylic paintings.
I love painting abstract landscapes, but recently I’m pushing myself to paint faces of people, both imaginary and real.
For me painting is to “freeze time” in that exact moment; a painting of mine is often a faded memory and therefore my works are “worn, eroded by time.” Sometimes the subjects of my paintings are glimpses of walls also eroded by time, with moss and mushrooms that – over time – grow on the surface.
Time that passes inexorably is the main theme of my works.
Coming from a wonderful experience with clay manipulation, I adore sculpture, the third dimension, the sense of touch, and my paintings are often characterized by reliefs clearly perceivable by touch and by sight.
In this latest period, after several years in which my works were made from pieces of recycled paper forming figures, I am pushing myself to explore Optical Art where I use wooden discs painted and arranged in lines and grids with mathematical rigor that, when viewed up close, seem to form an abstract, colorful painting, but the farther you go, the more a portrait emerges from the 768 painted wooden discs.
Violence against women is a theme that characterizes almost all of my works when I reproduce the faces of women, precisely to give them a voice when they do not have the strength or courage to report the fact that they are not the dolls of their partners and cannot be mistreated or, worse, become victims of violence.
Here are the recent exhibitions:
Solo:
2017
Solo Exhibition / Maison des Arts - PESCARA, Italy
Group shows:
2026
Naarden The Art Fair / Amsterdam - NAARDEN, The Netherlands
2025
Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam / De Kromhouthal, Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231, 1021 KP Amsterdam, Netherlands - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2025
X Edition of MumArt “Homage to Costantino Barbella” / Museo Michetti - Francavilla al Mare, Italy
2020
ANDY WARHOL AND FRIENDS / GALLERIA D'ARTE ART EVENTS MAZZOLENI - ALZANO LOMBARDO (BG), Italy
2019
“LIBERTY IN THE VISUAL ARTS – SECOND EDITION” / MUMI - MICHETTI MUSEUM - FRANCAVILLA A MARE (CH), Italy
2019
INTERNATIONAL ART PRICE - TAMARA DE LEMPICKA / MILAN ART GALLERY - MILAN, Italy
2018
ARCHIPELAGO #2 / GALERI SVEVA - STOCKHOLM, Sweden
2018
DIALOGUE BETWEEN GENERATIONS / Castel dell'Ovo - NAPLES, Italy
2018
THE MAGICAL SHADES OF TIME / Aurum Arts - PESCARA, Italy
2017
In obstinate and contrary direction / Simultánea Spazi Arte - FLORENCE, Italy
2017
WORLD WIDE ART SHOW – NEW YORK 2017 / 508/526 West 26th Street, Suite 315, New York, NY 10001 - NEW YORK, United States
2017
Liberty in the Visual Arts / Museo Michetti - FRANCAVILLA AL MARE, Italy
2016
INDOOR SHADES / Arte Borgo Gallery - ROME, Italy
2016
CAPUT MUNDI ART / PALAZZO FERRAJOLI - ROME, Italy
2016
ART SARENNO 2016 / Palazzo Fruscione - SALERNO, Italy
2016
Art Rome / Flyer Art Gallery - ROME, Italy
2016
ARTIST'S THREADS / MERLINO Bottega d'Arte Gallery - FLORENCE, Italy
Translated by Google TranslateArtwork n.628
Dimensions: 90,00 x 90,00 (cm)
I create paintings using acrylic colors and thousands of small pieces of recycled paper: everyday paper is transformed into art instead of ending up in the garbage. In my latest works I have focused on the theme of women treated as objects (dolls) and too often victims of violence, and these are the latest pieces I have completed.
"Not your doll" - "I am not your doll" is a series where I intend to represent the faces of women with features reminiscent of the most classic dolls and the message is: "even if I look like a real doll, I am not a doll, your doll and do with me what you want" with everything that lies behind, up to, unfortunately, violence.
***
This work is unique and original.
Each work is securely packaged, wrapped and protected for worldwide shipping, with an authenticity certificate included.
A tracking number is provided for the shipment.
This piece will be shipped without a frame and without stretcher as the artwork will be shipped rolled. The canvas is larger than the painted dimensions because the greater surface area is useful and necessary to be able to stretch the canvas on a frame.
It is advisable to have the work stretched and mounted by a trusted professional who can also advise you on a possible and appropriate frame.
Images showing the work in interior settings are for illustrative purposes only and proportions may appear different. The actual dimensions are those indicated in the description.
Different light sources can give photos different colors.
For more photos and information, contact me!
Thank you.
***
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS (NON-EU):
Customs duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. The amount should be between 10% and 20% of the artwork value.
********
Born in 1974 I am self-taught.
After an initial period devoted to sculpture there was a long pause lasting almost twenty years. Since December 2014 I resumed with the "two dimensions" for reasons of time and space, leaving sculpture aside and dedicating myself to acrylic paintings.
I love painting abstract landscapes but recently I have been pushing myself to paint also faces of people both imaginary and real.
For me painting is "locking time" at that exact moment; a painting of mine is often a faded memory and therefore my works are "worn, eroded by time". Sometimes the subjects of my paintings are glimpses of walls also eroded by time, with moss and mushrooms that—over time—grow on the surface.
The passing time is the main theme of my works.
Coming from a beautiful experience with clay manipulation, I love sculpture, the third dimension, the sense of touch and my paintings are often characterized by reliefs well perceptible to the touch and to the naked eye.
Recently, after several years in which my works were made from pieces of recycled paper forming figures, I am pushing myself to explore Optical Art where I use painted wooden discs arranged in lines and grids repeated with mathematical rigor that, when viewed up close, seem to form a colorful abstract painting but the further you move away, a figure portrait emerges from the 768 painted wooden discs.
Violence against women is a theme that characterizes almost all of my works when I reproduce female faces, precisely to give them a voice when they do not have the strength or courage to report the fact that they are not their partner’s dolls and they cannot be mistreated or, worse, victims of violence.
***
Below are the recent exhibitions:
Solo:
2017
Solo exhibition / Maison des Arts - Pescara, Italy
Group shows:
Naarden The Art Fair / Amsterdam - Naarden, Netherlands
2026
Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam / De Kromhouthal, Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231, 1021 KP Amsterdam, Netherlands - Amsterdam, Netherlands
2025
X Edition of MumArt “Tribute to Costantino Barbella” / Museo Michetti - Francavilla al Mare, Italy
2020
Andy Warhol And Friends / Galleria D'Arte Art Events Mazzoleni - Alzano Lombardo (BG), Italy
2019
"Liberty in the Visual Arts – Second Edition" / Mumi - Museo Michetti - Francavilla Al Mare (CH), Italy
2019
Internationale Art Price - Tamara De Lempika / Milano Art Gallery - Milan, Italy
2018
Archipelago #2 / Galeri Sveva - Stockholm, Sweden
2018
Dialog Between Generations / Castel dell'Ovo - Naples, Italy
2018
The Magical Shades of Time / Aurum Arts - Pescara, Italy
2017
In obstinately and contrary direction / Simultánea Spazi Arte - Florence, Italy
2017
World Wide Art Show – New York 2017 / 508/526 West 26th Street, Suite 315, New York, NY 10001 - New York, United States
2017
Liberty in Visual Arts / Museo Michetti - Francavilla al Mare, Italy
2016
Introspective Shades / Arte Borgo Gallery - Rome, Italy
2016
Caput Mundi Art / Palazzo Ferrajoli - Rome, Italy
2016
Art Salerno 2016 / Palazzo Fruscione - Salerno, Italy
2016
Art Rome / Flyer Art Gallery - Rome, Italy
2016
Trame D'artista / Merlino Bottega d'Arte Gallery - Florence, Italy
2015
Seller's Story
Born in 1974 I am self-taught.
After an initial period devoted to sculpture there was a long stop lasting almost twenty years. Since December 2014 I have resumed with the “two dimensions” due to time and space constraints, leaving sculpture aside and dedicating myself to creating acrylic paintings.
I love painting abstract landscapes, but recently I’m pushing myself to paint faces of people, both imaginary and real.
For me painting is to “freeze time” in that exact moment; a painting of mine is often a faded memory and therefore my works are “worn, eroded by time.” Sometimes the subjects of my paintings are glimpses of walls also eroded by time, with moss and mushrooms that – over time – grow on the surface.
Time that passes inexorably is the main theme of my works.
Coming from a wonderful experience with clay manipulation, I adore sculpture, the third dimension, the sense of touch, and my paintings are often characterized by reliefs clearly perceivable by touch and by sight.
In this latest period, after several years in which my works were made from pieces of recycled paper forming figures, I am pushing myself to explore Optical Art where I use wooden discs painted and arranged in lines and grids with mathematical rigor that, when viewed up close, seem to form an abstract, colorful painting, but the farther you go, the more a portrait emerges from the 768 painted wooden discs.
Violence against women is a theme that characterizes almost all of my works when I reproduce the faces of women, precisely to give them a voice when they do not have the strength or courage to report the fact that they are not the dolls of their partners and cannot be mistreated or, worse, become victims of violence.
Here are the recent exhibitions:
Solo:
2017
Solo Exhibition / Maison des Arts - PESCARA, Italy
Group shows:
2026
Naarden The Art Fair / Amsterdam - NAARDEN, The Netherlands
2025
Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam / De Kromhouthal, Gedempt Hamerkanaal 231, 1021 KP Amsterdam, Netherlands - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2025
X Edition of MumArt “Homage to Costantino Barbella” / Museo Michetti - Francavilla al Mare, Italy
2020
ANDY WARHOL AND FRIENDS / GALLERIA D'ARTE ART EVENTS MAZZOLENI - ALZANO LOMBARDO (BG), Italy
2019
“LIBERTY IN THE VISUAL ARTS – SECOND EDITION” / MUMI - MICHETTI MUSEUM - FRANCAVILLA A MARE (CH), Italy
2019
INTERNATIONAL ART PRICE - TAMARA DE LEMPICKA / MILAN ART GALLERY - MILAN, Italy
2018
ARCHIPELAGO #2 / GALERI SVEVA - STOCKHOLM, Sweden
2018
DIALOGUE BETWEEN GENERATIONS / Castel dell'Ovo - NAPLES, Italy
2018
THE MAGICAL SHADES OF TIME / Aurum Arts - PESCARA, Italy
2017
In obstinate and contrary direction / Simultánea Spazi Arte - FLORENCE, Italy
2017
WORLD WIDE ART SHOW – NEW YORK 2017 / 508/526 West 26th Street, Suite 315, New York, NY 10001 - NEW YORK, United States
2017
Liberty in the Visual Arts / Museo Michetti - FRANCAVILLA AL MARE, Italy
2016
INDOOR SHADES / Arte Borgo Gallery - ROME, Italy
2016
CAPUT MUNDI ART / PALAZZO FERRAJOLI - ROME, Italy
2016
ART SARENNO 2016 / Palazzo Fruscione - SALERNO, Italy
2016
Art Rome / Flyer Art Gallery - ROME, Italy
2016
ARTIST'S THREADS / MERLINO Bottega d'Arte Gallery - FLORENCE, Italy
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Artist
Alessio Mazzarulli
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Ideas and illusions (n.628) - Dolls series
Technique
Collage
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2022
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Black, Multicolour, Turquoise, White
Height
90 cm
Width
90 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Impressionism
Period
2020+
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