
Superficie rossa
1963
"Superficie rossa" by Enrico Castellani exemplifies the artist's signature kinetic approach to minimalist abstraction through a monochromatic red surface applied with aniline on shaped canvas. The work's dimensional qualities emerge from the interplay between the pigment and the canvas's sculptural form, creating visual and tactile movement that challenges the flatness traditionally associated with painting. Castellani's manipulation of color and form in this piece reflects his broader investigation into how surface manipulation and pure color can generate optical vibration and spatial complexity.
- Medium
- aniline on shaped canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
March 5, 2025
Estimate: $350,000 – $450,000
Lot 120
More by Enrico Castellani

Start the Discussion
Request access to join the discussion