Silvio Formichetti (1969) - Composizione

Silvio Formichetti - S.T. - Acrylic on canvas - 2023

DETAILS OF THE WORK

Artist: Silvio Formichetti (Italy).

Title of the work: "S.T."

Era: 2023.

Technique and materials: Acrylic on oval canvas.

Dimensions: 30 x 20 cm x 2.

Signature: Signature at bottom left. On the back, signature, year and stamp of the Formichetti studio.

Stamps: Studio Formichetti (on the back).

Condition: Excellent. No structural defects (the photographs are an integral part of the description). Minimal defects attributable to the artistic/craft nature of the work.

N.B.: To offer as accurate an interpretation as possible, the work has been photographed with professional lenses and with various types of lighting.

DOCUMENTATION

Certificate of authenticity from Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

We offer at auction a vibrant work entitled "S.T." and dated 2023, created by Silvio Formichetti, one of the most interesting and coherent interpreters of Informal Art and Abstract Expressionism in the contemporary Italian painting scene.

In this work, moreover rare because it was made on oval canvas, the artist unleashes his expressive urgency through a wise and material use of acrylic on canvas. The composition is dominated by a gestural dynamism of strong emotional impact, where areas of color, drips and lightning-fast strokes overlap and chase each other across the surface. Formichetti does not describe phenotypic reality, but traces true seismographs of the soul, creating a tight dialogue between light, matter and pure sign.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES AND CRITICISM ABOUT THE ARTIST

Silvio Formichetti (Pratola Peligna, L'Aquila, 1969) is an Italian painter whose visual research is placed in the path of the great European Informal Art tradition and American Action Painting, reworked through a completely personal and contemporary sensibility.

He began his artistic path exploring figurative work, but starting from the late 1990s he matured a decisive shift towards abstraction. His language focuses on psychic automatism and gesturality, transforming the canvas into a field of action where color becomes a pure vehicle of energy and emotion. His works, characterized by an impetuous yet lyrical and rigorously balanced gesturality, immediately drew the attention of sector critics.

Over the course of his career, Formichetti has exhibited in prestigious museum and institutional spaces, both in Italy and abroad. Among the most significant milestones is his participation in the 54th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale in 2011 (Italian Pavilion), which established him nationally. His works are regularly traded on the art market and are part of numerous public and private collections.

SHIPPING AND PACKAGING

Packaging: We guarantee professional, rigid and tailor-made reinforced packaging, designed to preserve the complete integrity of the work during transit, protected from shocks, creases and humidity.

Courier: Tracked, fast and secure shipment via an express courier. To guarantee the client, this item includes mandatory shipping insurance.

Shipping Notes: Shipping costs, which may seem slightly higher than average, reflect the particular attention we pay to the creation of packaging and to the choice of reliable couriers. The timeframes indicated on the platform are approximate. We generally ship within the indicated terms, sometimes even earlier. However, it is possible that, during periods of intense traffic or if issues arise (e.g., strikes), shipments may slip by a few days. In this case, we usually keep the buyer constantly informed about the order status and keep the package ready to be shipped on the first business day. If it falls on a Friday, we postpone the shipment to Monday to avoid risky storage in warehouses over the weekend.

Customs and Export (Non-EU): For buyers residing outside the European Union, shipment may require the technical time needed to obtain the Export License from MiC (Ministry of Culture).
Any duties are the buyer's responsibility.

Invoicing: Professional seller. The work will be accompanied by a tax receipt (or electronic invoice, available upon providing your details at the moment of auction).

Frames and glass: The frame, if present, is part of the sale but should be considered complimentary, so no claims about its condition will be accepted. Conditions are always exhaustively indicated in the description. If glass is present, it will be included in the sale only if the lot is collected personally by the buyer at our gallery. If shipping, the glass is always removed and is therefore never to be considered included in the sale.