Baj, Enrico | Busto, 1969 — available on Composition Gallery

Acrylic resin

Enrico Baj's sculpture Busto (1969) is an acrylic resin piece featuring geometric abstraction. The octagonal upper segment of the sculpture showcases a minimalist design with a gray rectangular shape and a smaller triangle, floating in transparent acrylic. These shapes evoke a sense of playfulness and experimentation typical of Baj’s work, often touching on the absurd and whimsical. The lower section, a rectangular block of clear resin, introduces a vibrant green swirl, adding a dynamic contrast to the rigid geometric forms above. The juxtaposition of sharp lines and organic curves brings balance and movement to this piece, reflective of Baj’s innovative approach to combining abstraction with bold color choices.

Enrico Baj (Italy, 1924–2003) was a visionary artist and writer associated with the Nuclear Art and CoBrA movements. Known for his satirical works, Baj used materials like fabric and found objects to critique authority and societal norms. His vibrant, surrealist-inspired pieces, including his iconic Generals series, continue to captivate with their humor and political edge.

Enrico Baj

Busto, 1969

Name: Busto, 1969
SKU: 11130
Price: 3900.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

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.

Medium

Acrylic sculpture

Acrylic sculptureAcrylic sculpture refers to both a process and the resulting object. The artist begins by creating a sculpture from clay, plaster, or epoxy, which is then used to make a flexible mold. Melted acrylic is poured into the mold, and once it cures, the acrylic piece is hand-finished through sanding and polishing. Acrylic sculptures are valued for their clarity, durability, and ability to achieve intricate details.

Edition

Edition of 60

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Enrico Baj was an artist whose work spanned a number of fields, including printing, sculpture and painting – Baj was heavily associated with both the surrealist and dada movement; he was also involved with the CoBrA movement and worked alongside fellow progressive artists such as Yves Klein, Marcel Duchamp and the novelist, Umberto Eco. Alongside Asger Jorn, Baj founded the Movimento Nucleare – a reaction from various artists to the use of nuclear power - following the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Unlike abstract art, this movement was blatantly political; Baj had a long-standing disdain for the militarism of the time and rejected the authorities that ruled – a lot of his early work openly criticised current political affairs. Among his best-known outputs is Generals, a series of bizarre characters that have been made from various found objects including medals and belts.

Artwork by Jean Dubuffet

What is Art Brut?

Art Brut, a French term meaning Raw Art, was coined by Jean Dubuffet to describe art created outside the conventional fine arts tradition. Dubuffet used the term to refer to works made by self-taught artists, including the mentally ill, prisoners, and others on the margins of society. He also called it Outsider Art. This art is characterized by its raw, unrefined nature, often created without concern for traditional presentation or imitation.

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