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Paola Pivi — Crisoprasio pearls attached to a wooden canvas backing board
Paola Pivi

Crisoprasio pearls attached to a wooden canvas backing board

2003

Paola Pivi's *Crisoprasio pearls attached to a wooden canvas backing board* presents an arrangement of chrysoprase pearls affixed directly onto a wooden canvas backing board, merging the organic allure of precious gemstones with the humble, utilitarian structure of an artist's support material. The work subverts conventional notions of value and display, inviting viewers to consider the tension between luxury and process, ornamentation and raw construction. Pivi's characteristically playful yet provocative approach transforms an overlooked structural element into a site of unexpected beauty and conceptual inquiry.

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Paola Pivi, Crisoprasio pearls attached to a wooden canvas backing board, 2003

Paola Pivi's *Crisoprasio pearls attached to a wooden canvas backing board* presents an arrangement of chrysoprase pearls affixed directly onto a wooden canvas backing board, merging the organic allure of precious gemstones with the humble, utilitarian structure of an artist's support material. The work subverts conventional notions of value and display, inviting viewers to consider the tension between luxury and process, ornamentation and raw construction. Pivi's characteristically playful yet provocative approach transforms an overlooked structural element into a site of unexpected beauty and conceptual inquiry.

Year
2003
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Tactile Art, Assemblage, Tactile Texture, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Emerging Artist, Tactile Quality, Italian Artist, Contemporary Artist, Emerging International Artist, Installation Art, Sculptural Installation, 21st Century, Organic Materials, Contemporary Art, Minimalist Composition, Neutral Tones, Three-Dimensional, Female Artist, Abstract

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