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Enrico Castellani — Superficie Gialla Tokyo no. 2
Enrico Castellani

Superficie Gialla Tokyo no. 2

1967

Enrico Castellani's *Superficie Gialla Tokyo no. 2* is a luminous shaped canvas rendered in vivid yellow acrylic, its surface animated by a rhythmic pattern of raised and recessed points that create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The work exemplifies Castellani's lifelong investigation into the spatial possibilities of the canvas itself, transforming the picture plane into a three-dimensional relief that shifts in appearance depending on the viewer's perspective and the surrounding light. The monochromatic expanse becomes a meditative field of subtle movement, demonstrating the artist's ability to achieve profound visual tension through restrained, systematic means.

Medium
acrylic on shaped canvas

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

October 5, 2018

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