Etching, Serigraph and Collage, printed on two sheets.
Folded Page by Arnaldo Pomodoro, a serigraph from 1974, combines etching, serigraph, and collage techniques to produce a textured and structured visual experience. The artwork is printed on two sheets and features a triangular, folded appearance with a divided composition. The upper part contains intricate, etched patterns, resembling architectural or mechanical engravings with repeating motifs that suggest rhythm and structure. In contrast, the lower portion is a solid dark block, grounding the design and creating balance. Pomodoro’s work often explores form, material, and structure, reflecting his background in sculpture. This limited edition print (100 + XXXIII H.C.) invites viewers to ponder the intersection between surface detail and geometric simplicity.
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.
SerigraphSerigraph is a printmaking process that uses silk screen techniques to create an image. The image is digitally separated into individual colors, each of which is assigned to a separate silk screen. These screens are then used to apply each color by hand, layer by layer, to replicate the original artwork, often based on an oil painting.
Etching, Serigraph and Collage, printed on two sheets.
Folded Page by Arnaldo Pomodoro, a serigraph from 1974, combines etching, serigraph, and collage techniques to produce a textured and structured visual experience. The artwork is printed on two sheets and features a triangular, folded appearance with a divided composition. The upper part contains intricate, etched patterns, resembling architectural or mechanical engravings with repeating motifs that suggest rhythm and structure. In contrast, the lower portion is a solid dark block, grounding the design and creating balance. Pomodoro’s work often explores form, material, and structure, reflecting his background in sculpture. This limited edition print (100 + XXXIII H.C.) invites viewers to ponder the intersection between surface detail and geometric simplicity.
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.
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)
Abstract art uses form, shape, line, and color to create a visual experience without attempting to represent external reality. The composition exists independently of the world's visual references, focusing on expressing ideas and emotions through non-representational means.