No. 97770180

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Pippo - Shadowline Pause
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€ 245
12 weeks ago

Pippo - Shadowline Pause

Shadowline Pause Light falls like a verdict, cutting the day into panels of yes and no. She stands where the bright stops, pockets hiding small tremors, hat holding back the wind. The dog waits beside her, a punctuation mark at the edge of the sentence. Somewhere, a door will open or not. Until then they share a hush, two silhouettes keeping faith with the invisible, listening for the footstep that used to arrive on time. * Unique, one-of-a-kind painting * 100% hand-painted acrylic on canvas * Signed on the back * Stretched on wood and ready to hang * Does not come with a frame * Includes a certificate of authenticity * Ships from Italy with full insurance Pippo is a contemporary painter whose work elegantly explores the interplay between solitude, sophistication, and geometric abstraction. Renowned for a signature balance of refined figures and striking architectural forms, Pippo creates atmospheric compositions where narrative and mystery coexist. Born from a fascination with the relationship between human presence and architectural space, Pippo’s paintings feature stylized, often faceless characters—each evoking a timeless sense of grace and contemplative poise. The artist’s palette, dominated by contrasts of black, white, and bold accent colors such as red, heightens emotional tension and enhances the minimalist drama of each scene. Through careful placement of light and recurring motifs such as the solitary moon or glowing orb, Pippo imbues each work with quiet poetry, inviting viewers to pause and reflect on the intimate narratives echoing within the pictorial silence. Figures appear poised and self-contained, frequently dressed in elegant attire suggestive of a bygone era, yet isolated within stark, modernist spaces. The architectural elements—sharp angles, expansive voids, and intricate reflections—suggest both boundaries and possibilities, prompting viewers to contemplate what lies beyond, both physically and metaphorically. Pippo’s distinctive visual language bridges realism and abstraction, drawing inspiration from cinematic noir and the clarity of modern art. Their works have been exhibited in galleries and acquired by private collections, resonating with admirers drawn to the subtle interplay of narrative suggestion and visual restraint. Pippo continues to push the boundaries between narrative figuration and minimalist abstraction, using the painted surface as a stage upon which stories of longing, memory, and quiet anticipation unfold.

No. 97770180

Sold
Pippo - Shadowline Pause

Pippo - Shadowline Pause

Shadowline Pause

Light falls like a verdict, cutting the day into panels of yes and no. She stands where the bright stops, pockets hiding small tremors, hat holding back the wind. The dog waits beside her, a punctuation mark at the edge of the sentence. Somewhere, a door will open or not. Until then they share a hush, two silhouettes keeping faith with the invisible, listening for the footstep that used to arrive on time.

* Unique, one-of-a-kind painting
* 100% hand-painted acrylic on canvas
* Signed on the back
* Stretched on wood and ready to hang
* Does not come with a frame
* Includes a certificate of authenticity
* Ships from Italy with full insurance

Pippo is a contemporary painter whose work elegantly explores the interplay between solitude, sophistication, and geometric abstraction. Renowned for a signature balance of refined figures and striking architectural forms, Pippo creates atmospheric compositions where narrative and mystery coexist.

Born from a fascination with the relationship between human presence and architectural space, Pippo’s paintings feature stylized, often faceless characters—each evoking a timeless sense of grace and contemplative poise. The artist’s palette, dominated by contrasts of black, white, and bold accent colors such as red, heightens emotional tension and enhances the minimalist drama of each scene. Through careful placement of light and recurring motifs such as the solitary moon or glowing orb, Pippo imbues each work with quiet poetry, inviting viewers to pause and reflect on the intimate narratives echoing within the pictorial silence.

Figures appear poised and self-contained, frequently dressed in elegant attire suggestive of a bygone era, yet isolated within stark, modernist spaces. The architectural elements—sharp angles, expansive voids, and intricate reflections—suggest both boundaries and possibilities, prompting viewers to contemplate what lies beyond, both physically and metaphorically.

Pippo’s distinctive visual language bridges realism and abstraction, drawing inspiration from cinematic noir and the clarity of modern art. Their works have been exhibited in galleries and acquired by private collections, resonating with admirers drawn to the subtle interplay of narrative suggestion and visual restraint.

Pippo continues to push the boundaries between narrative figuration and minimalist abstraction, using the painted surface as a stage upon which stories of longing, memory, and quiet anticipation unfold.

Final bid
€ 245
Maurizio Buquicchio
Expert
Estimate  € 400 - € 500

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