



Morandiana 2
1998
This 1998 overpainted canvas demonstrates Rotella's continued engagement with appropriation and transformation of found imagery throughout his career. The work reflects the artist's philosophical stance toward artistic intervention as a form of social protest against cultural stagnation and visual conformity. By applying paint over existing poster materials, Rotella creates a palimpsest of imagery that comments on cycles of renewal and artistic resistance. The piece embodies decades of the artist's exploration into how reworking discarded materials can generate profound statements about creative agency.
- Medium
- Overpaint on canvas
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Cardi Gallery
Notes
Spotted at Cardi Gallery (MiArt 2026 collectors preview — booth A06-08).
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