Maurizio Valch (1972) - (XL) A THEORY OF LIGHT AND SHADOWS

# A THEORY OF LIGHT AND SHADOWS

I wanted to explore light and shadow not as opposing forces, but as inseparable expressions of the same reality. A vibrant red atmosphere descends towards a deep green territory, where small geometric structures stand along a delicate, almost imperceptible horizon. Beneath them, an unexpected concentration of yellow, blue and white emerges from the darkness, suggesting a light whose origin remains uncertain. Through energetic brushstrokes, overlapping colours and subtle interruptions in space, I sought to create a landscape where perception becomes unstable, and where what appears concealed may be as significant as what is immediately visible.

*A Theory of Light and Shadows* is a contemporary abstract painting distinguished by its expressive chromatic intensity and atmospheric depth. Rich crimson reds, dark forest greens and earthy undertones establish a dramatic visual dialogue, while luminous accents of yellow, electric blue and white introduce an unexpected focal point. A fine horizontal line, punctuated by small architectural forms, creates a sense of distance and spatial dimension within an otherwise gestural composition. The interplay between vigorous painterly movement and restrained geometric elements gives the work a distinctive balance between abstraction and imagined landscape. Exploring contrasts of illumination, concealment and perception, the painting offers a powerful visual presence that reveals new relationships between colour, matter and space with prolonged observation.

### Condition and Shipping

The artwork is in excellent condition, with no damage or restorations.

It will be shipped unframed and unstretched, carefully rolled and protected inside a sturdy shipping tube designed to ensure safe international transportation.

### About the Artist

Maurizio Valch is a contemporary visual artist and writer, with an academic background in Fine Arts and Graphic Design. His artistic career has developed across Europe and the Americas, combining painterly exploration with a distinctive expressive and conceptual approach.

Over the years, he has developed a recognisable visual language through interconnected series exploring the relationships between space, matter, perception and psychological experience.

His paintings bring together layered surfaces, incisions, atmospheric horizons and restrained geometric elements to construct visual territories that transcend conventional landscape representation.

His artistic career includes exhibitions at the Real Cercle Artístic de Barcelona (Royal Artistic Circle of Barcelona), as well as artistic involvement associated with the Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona Opera House). His artistic activity spans Europe and the Americas, including Barcelona and Miami.

His works are held in private collections across 19 countries, reflecting the international reach of his artistic practice.

### Online Presence

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Website: mauriziovalch.com