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Mixed media on paper - Published by Renato Volpini, Milano

Ermengarda by Enrico Baj, created in 1975, is a mixed media work that showcases Baj's innovative approach to combining textures and materials. This limited edition print depicts a stylized, tribal-like figure with a vivid face made from coiled, colorful elements. The figure's body is composed of rough, tactile materials, suggesting a garment or structure, while the background features a patterned blue sky, adding depth and contrast. Baj’s playful yet intricate style is evident, as he merges abstract and primitive aesthetics, emphasizing his fascination with folk and ritualistic imagery. Published by Renato Volpini in Milan, the artwork demonstrates Baj's mastery in blending different media to create dynamic, visually engaging compositions.

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

Ermengarda, 1975

Name: Ermengarda, 1975
SKU: 11123
Price: 3350.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

Edition

Edition of 250 + XL + PA

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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 Enrico Baj

What is Art Nucleare?

Arte Nucleare was the name of an artist group founded in Milan in 1951. The group aimed to create art that responded to the dangers and technologies of the nuclear age. Their works often utilized automatic techniques and depicted devastated landscapes and mushroom clouds, reflecting the anxieties of a world on the brink of nuclear catastrophe.

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Enrico Baj

Ermengarda, 1975

100 x 70 cm

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Enrico Baj