Niele Toroni's "Empreintes" (Imprints) exemplifies his signature systematic approach to abstraction, wherein he applies acrylic paint to canvas using repetitive imprints made by a bristle brush at consistent intervals. The work reduces painting to its essential mechanical gesture, creating a rhythmic pattern that prioritizes process and chance over traditional compositional concerns. Through this methodical technique, Toroni challenges conventional notions of artistic authorship and expression, positioning the work as a conceptual investigation rather than an expressive gesture.