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Alberto Biasi — Gocce
Alberto Biasi

Gocce

2005

Alberto Biasi's "Gocce" from 2005 exemplifies the artist's masterful command of optical illusion and kinetic principles. This compelling multiple, created through silk-screen printing on double methacrylate, presents a dynamic interplay of black and white lines that appear to undulate and shift before the viewer's eyes. The title, "Gocce" or "Drops," aptly describes the visual phenomenon, as concentric oval forms emerge and recede, mimicking the ripple effect of water droplets. The precise arrangement of vertical and subtly curved lines on separate layers of methacrylate generates a powerful moiré effect, transforming static patterns into an experience of fluid motion and spatial depth. This work is not merely an image; it is an active visual event, inviting prolonged engagement and exploration of its ever-changing surface. As a pivotal figure in the Italian avant-garde and a co-founder of Gruppo N, Biasi consistently challenged traditional notions of art, emphasizing perception, movement, and the active participation of the spectator. "Gocce" perfectly embodies these core tenets, extending the legacy of Op Art and Kinetic Art into the twenty-first century. Biasi’s practice is characterized by rigorous experimentation and an intellectual approach to visual phenomena, moving beyond mere aesthetic appeal to explore the mechanics of sight itself. His works are celebrated for their ability to transcend their material form, creating an immersive, almost hypnotic experience that remains fresh and relevant. This piece represents a sophisticated continuation of his lifelong inquiry into the mutable nature of reality and perception.

Medium
Multiple silk-screen printing on double methacrylate

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Martini Studio d'Arte: Modern & Contemporary Art (December 2018)

December 20, 2018

Estimate: €2,000 to €3,000

Lot 3

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Alberto Biasi, Gocce, 2005

Alberto Biasi's "Gocce" from 2005 exemplifies the artist's masterful command of optical illusion and kinetic principles. This compelling multiple, created through silk-screen printing on double methacrylate, presents a dynamic interplay of black and white lines that appear to undulate and shift before the viewer's eyes. The title, "Gocce" or "Drops," aptly describes the visual phenomenon, as concentric oval forms emerge and recede, mimicking the ripple effect of water droplets. The precise arrangement of vertical and subtly curved lines on separate layers of methacrylate generates a powerful moiré effect, transforming static patterns into an experience of fluid motion and spatial depth. This work is not merely an image; it is an active visual event, inviting prolonged engagement and exploration of its ever-changing surface. As a pivotal figure in the Italian avant-garde and a co-founder of Gruppo N, Biasi consistently challenged traditional notions of art, emphasizing perception, movement, and the active participation of the spectator. "Gocce" perfectly embodies these core tenets, extending the legacy of Op Art and Kinetic Art into the twenty-first century. Biasi’s practice is characterized by rigorous experimentation and an intellectual approach to visual phenomena, moving beyond mere aesthetic appeal to explore the mechanics of sight itself. His works are celebrated for their ability to transcend their material form, creating an immersive, almost hypnotic experience that remains fresh and relevant. This piece represents a sophisticated continuation of his lifelong inquiry into the mutable nature of reality and perception.

Medium
Multiple silk-screen printing on double methacrylate
Year
2005
Seen at
Martini Studio d'Arte

Related themes

Avant Garde, Viewer Participation, Kinetic Art, Conceptual, Male Artist, Modernist, Mixed Media, Multiple, Op Art, Black And White, Geometric Abstraction, Italian, Perceptual Art, Movement, Optical Illusion, Pattern, Monochromatic, Visual Phenomenon, Silkscreen Print, Water Theme, Abstract, Contemporary

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