Pomodoro, Arnaldo | Bassorilievo (Bozzetto), 1968 — available on Composition Gallery

Silver and chrome plated brass sculpture - Signed, dated and numbered lower right: Arnaldo Pomodoro

This intricate relief sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro is crafted from silver and chrome-plated brass, showcasing the artist’s mastery in blending modern industrial materials with dynamic forms. The highly detailed composition features a dense, geometric arrangement of linear and fragmented shapes, evoking the mechanical and architectural structures of the 20th century. The interplay of light and shadow across the polished surfaces enhances its three-dimensionality, while the metallic sheen adds a futuristic quality. This work reflects Pomodoro's fascination with texture and the tension between order and chaos, central themes in his oeuvre. Limited to an edition of 2 with 2 artist proofs, this piece is signed, dated, and numbered by the artist on the lower right.

Arnaldo Pomodoro (Italy, 1926) is a renowned sculptor celebrated for his monumental bronze works. Known for his spherical sculptures featuring intricate geometric patterns and ruptured surfaces, Pomodoro explores the tension between perfection and decay. His iconic pieces are displayed in prominent public spaces worldwide, defining modern sculpture.

Arnaldo Pomodoro

Bassorilievo (Bozzetto), 1968

Name: Bassorilievo (Bozzetto), 1968
SKU: 15433

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Sculpture / Object

Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

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Bronze

BronzeBronze is a metal alloy made primarily of copper and tin, with a typical modern composition of 88% copper and 12% tin. Over time, bronze develops a patina, a surface color that often turns deep green due to oxidation. Large bronze objects, such as sculptures, are typically made in foundries. Bronze is valued for its durability and has been widely used throughout history for art, tools, and weapons.

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Edition of 2 + 2 artist proof

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Sculpture is the appropriation of one’s own space within the wider space in which we live and move.
- Arnaldo Pomodoro

Arnaldo Pomodoro (b. 1926 Italy) is an acclaimed Italian sculptor known for his monumental sculptures that blend geometric abstraction with rich textures and intricate detail. Pomodoro's work is characterized by his iconic "Sphere within Sphere" series, large bronze globes with exposed interiors that reveal complex mechanical structures. These sculptures are both technically impressive and conceptually profound, symbolizing the tension between perfection and decay, order and chaos. Pomodoro often explores themes of time, space, and the human condition, using polished, reflective surfaces that invite viewers to contemplate their relationship with the surrounding environment. His public sculptures are featured in prominent locations around the world, including the Vatican Museums, the United Nations Headquarters, and major cities such as Milan and Paris. Pomodoro's mastery of bronze and his innovative approach to form and structure have established him as one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. (Artist website)

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Arnaldo Pomodoro

Untitled (Dual Circles), 1967

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,875

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Arnaldo Pomodoro