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A fragmented arrangement of weathered wood pieces is embedded into the canvas surface, their rough textures and splintered edges creating a stark, tactile composition. Burri masterfully juxtaposes the organic, aged quality of the wood with painterly gestures, blurring the boundary between sculpture and painting. The work reflects Burri's broader exploration of humble, industrial materials as vehicles for raw emotional and aesthetic expression.
- Medium
- oil and wood collage on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House ยท Phillips
๐จ Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
February 9, 2016
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