Bernard Aubertin (1934-2015) - Monocromo Rosso

Rare and historic Red Monochrome created by Bernard Aubertin in 1961, during the Zero period, when the artist defined his poetics of fire and red as tools of nullification and regeneration.

This work, extremely material, rich in gestures and expressive intensity, is an extraordinary document of the initial phase of his monochrome research.

This is a historic piece in terms of dating and technique, executed on board, with the typical thick spatula work characteristic of the earliest years of this extraordinary artist in the early 1960s. The undulations in the color were achieved with flexible spatulas, metal blades, or with mason's tools (smooth or toothed trowels), to create tactile rhythms that 'vibrate' under the light. And this 1961 Monochrome is a clear and very rare example of that. These highly tactile undulations transform the monochrome into a dynamic field, where the light moves across the surface ripples. The red, therefore, becomes a living, pulsating matter.

The support of the work is characterized by a very thick solid wood board, probably fir or pine, given the pronounced grain and the presence of knots typical of these resinous woods (as seen on the back). This is entirely consistent with Bernard Aubertin's practice in the early 1960s, when he often used rudimentary supports, which were poor and sometimes homemade or recycled.

The work is authenticated and archived, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and archiving issued by the Bernard Aubertin Official Archive, along with a written declaration from the Archive stating that the work will be published in the General Catalog in the preparation phase.

A unique opportunity for collectors and galleries to acquire a historical, museum-quality piece signed by one of the leading figures of the European avant-garde of the post-World War II period.

For confidentiality and security reasons, the storage number present in the certificate attached to the photographs has been obscured.