Baj, Enrico | The golden Roll-Dragster, 1986 — available on Composition Gallery

Mechanic sculpture

Enrico Baj's The Golden Roll-Dragster from 1986 is a mixed media sculpture that showcases his playful and inventive approach to art. This mechanical sculpture, measuring 23 x 26 x 15 cm, is crafted from metallic components, resembling a futuristic, toy-like vehicle. The piece is composed of various gears, wheels, and structural elements that evoke both industrial and imaginative themes. The golden finish adds a luxurious yet surreal touch, transforming the mechanical object into an artistic statement. Baj's fascination with machines and assemblage art is evident in this piece, as he merges functionality with whimsy, challenging viewers to reinterpret the ordinary through a fantastical lens. The Golden Roll-Dragster blurs the line between sculpture and kinetic art, making it a dynamic exploration of form and movement.

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

The golden Roll-Dragster, 1986

Name: The golden Roll-Dragster, 1986
SKU: 11134
Price: 5200.00 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.

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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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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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What is dada?

Also known as Dadaism, Dada was a literary and artistic movement that began in 1916 in Zurich, Switzerland. It emerged as a rejection of rationalism and nationalism, which were seen as contributing factors to World War I. The movement had political undertones and was strongly anti-war. Dada activities included demonstrations, gatherings, and the publication of literary and art journals that explored cultural and political topics.

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