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Enrico Baj - Giovanni Raboni - Artist book

Sull’acqua by Enrico Baj, created in 2003, is an artist book that blends mixed media techniques, showcasing Baj’s imaginative approach to art. Measuring 50 x 36 cm, this sculptural object transforms the book form into a dynamic visual experience. The cover features textured materials such as fabric, metal elements, and various found objects, assembled to create abstract figures and forms. The interplay of textures and materials, including threads, copper pipes, and nuts, creates a tactile and almost mechanical aesthetic, reminiscent of Baj's interest in blending organic and industrial elements. The use of deep reds and metallics contrasts against a patterned background, giving the piece a sense of depth and character. This artist book is a collaborative work with poet Giovanni Raboni, merging visual and literary art forms.

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

Sull’acqua (book), 2003

Name: Sull’acqua (book), 2003
SKU: 11135
Price: 7300.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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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.

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.

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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.

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