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Agostino Bonalumi — Bianco
Agostino Bonalumi

Bianco

"Bianco" by Agostino Bonalumi is a striking example of the Italian artist's signature Extroflession technique, in which the shaped canvas is pushed and pulled from behind to create dynamic three-dimensional relief forms. The work's pristine white vinyl tempera surface enhances the subtle interplay of light and shadow across its undulating contours, transforming the painting into a sculptural object that exists between painting and sculpture. Bonalumi's restrained monochromatic palette directs the viewer's attention entirely to the physical presence and spatial tension of the form itself.

Medium
shaped canvas and vinyl tempera

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Under the Influence

April 8, 2014

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Agostino Bonalumi, Bianco

"Bianco" by Agostino Bonalumi is a striking example of the Italian artist's signature Extroflession technique, in which the shaped canvas is pushed and pulled from behind to create dynamic three-dimensional relief forms. The work's pristine white vinyl tempera surface enhances the subtle interplay of light and shadow across its undulating contours, transforming the painting into a sculptural object that exists between painting and sculpture. Bonalumi's restrained monochromatic palette directs the viewer's attention entirely to the physical presence and spatial tension of the form itself.

Medium
shaped canvas and vinyl tempera
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Monochrome, Shaped Canvas, Vinyl Tempera, Sculptural, Italian, White, Abstract, Minimalism, Contemporary

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