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Domenico Bianchi — wax on canvas laid on board, in artist's frame
Domenico Bianchi

wax on canvas laid on board, in artist's frame

1996

Domenico Bianchi's work presents a meditative and sensuous surface achieved through the application of wax, a material the Italian artist has long favored for its luminous, skin-like qualities. The encaustic layers build a subtle depth and warmth, inviting close contemplation of the work's quiet, almost breathing presence. The artist's custom frame functions as an integral extension of the piece itself, reinforcing Bianchi's holistic approach to the artwork as a unified object.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 9, 2018

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Domenico Bianchi, wax on canvas laid on board, in artist's frame, 1996

Domenico Bianchi's work presents a meditative and sensuous surface achieved through the application of wax, a material the Italian artist has long favored for its luminous, skin-like qualities. The encaustic layers build a subtle depth and warmth, inviting close contemplation of the work's quiet, almost breathing presence. The artist's custom frame functions as an integral extension of the piece itself, reinforcing Bianchi's holistic approach to the artwork as a unified object.

Year
1996
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Arte Povera Adjacent, Abstract Art, Wax Medium, Unconventional Format, Minimalist, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Encaustic Wax, Italian Artist, Contemporary Artist, Textural Surface, Late 20th Century, Meditative Mood, Neutral Tones, Monochromatic Palette, Encaustic, Textured Surface, Warm Tones, Abstract, Minimalist Style

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