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Paolo Scheggi — Eclisse
Paolo Scheggi

Eclisse

1969

Paolo Scheggi's *Eclisse* is a striking example of his innovative "intersuperficie" technique, in which three superimposed canvases are cut with curved openings to create a dynamic sense of depth and spatial layering. Rendered entirely in white acrylic, the work eliminates color in favor of pure form, inviting the viewer to engage with the subtle interplay of light and shadow across its receding surfaces. The result is a meditative exploration of void and presence, where the overlapping apertures evoke the celestial phenomenon of an eclipse.

Medium
white acrylic on 3 superimposed canvases

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

October 6, 2017

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Paolo Scheggi, Eclisse, 1969

Paolo Scheggi's *Eclisse* is a striking example of his innovative "intersuperficie" technique, in which three superimposed canvases are cut with curved openings to create a dynamic sense of depth and spatial layering. Rendered entirely in white acrylic, the work eliminates color in favor of pure form, inviting the viewer to engage with the subtle interplay of light and shadow across its receding surfaces. The result is a meditative exploration of void and presence, where the overlapping apertures evoke the celestial phenomenon of an eclipse.

Medium
white acrylic on 3 superimposed canvases
Year
1969
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Concentric Forms, Geometric, 20th Century, White Monochrome, Contemplative Mood, Acrylic, Layered Canvases, Minimalist, Male Artist, Avant-Garde, Op Art, Italian Artist, Relief Construction, Geometric Abstraction, Optical Illusion, Three Dimensional Construction, Three-Dimensional, Abstract, Minimalism

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