Erica Conti (XX) - Ascesa

Proposed by an authorized agent, this work by Erica Conti entitled Ascesa (2024) illustrates a remarkable material and conceptual investigation.
Created on museum-grade cotton paper stretched on a frame, the piece blends the finesse of charcoal drawing with the power of combustion. The burns are not alterations but an integral element of the composition: fire sculpts the matter and dialogues with the drawing.
Iconographically, Ascesa draws inspiration from Vasari’s Deposition in Ravenna. The title creates a direct contrast with the classical scene: while the Deposition suggests a dramatic fall downward, Ascesa imposes an upward tension. The central image thus appears suspended, kept in balance by two opposing forces — the weight of the body and the momentum of the spirit.
Artist biography: Erica Conti
Erica Conti is a contemporary artist who lives and works between Italy and Geneva (Switzerland). Her approach is distinguished by solid experimentation with materials and organic processes, notably work through combustion.
Firmly established on the international art scene, she has numerous solo and group exhibitions in Italy as well as abroad, with notable presentations in art capitals such as New York and Paris.
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