Ferrari, León | Mod. 6, 2009 — available on Composition Gallery

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// Mod. 6 by León Ferrari is a lithograph created in 2009, as part of a limited edition of 50 prints. This artwork features Ferrari's intricate, continuous linework, forming a dense, labyrinthine pattern across the page. The organic lines weave and overlap, creating loops, curls, and occasional recognizable shapes that seem to emerge and recede within the abstract texture. The composition invites a sense of meditation and introspection, as viewers become absorbed in the rhythmic flow of lines. Ferrari’s technique blurs the line between drawing and writing, offering an almost calligraphic quality that emphasizes his exploration of chaos and order within a single, unified field.

León Ferrari (Argentina, 1920–2013) was a pioneering conceptual artist whose provocative works challenged authority, religion, and politics. Using diverse media such as sculpture, collage, and text, he created powerful critiques of oppression and violence, leaving a lasting impact on Latin American art.

León Ferrari

Mod. 6, 2009

Name: Mod. 6, 2009
SKU: 6504
Price: 1000.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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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

Lithograph

Lithograph Lithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.

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Edition of 50

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Art is not beauty or novelty, art is effectiveness and disruption.
- León Ferrari

León Ferrari (b. 1920 Argentina, d. 2013 Argentina) was an influential Argentine artist known for his powerful and often controversial works that blend sculpture, painting, and installation with political and social commentary. Ferrari's art frequently addressed themes of power, religion, and oppression, making strong statements against authoritarianism, war, and the abuses of the Catholic Church. His most famous work, La civilización occidental y cristiana (1965), depicts a crucified Christ on a U.S. fighter jet, symbolizing the complicity between religion and military power. Ferrari’s use of found objects, collage, and text created a distinctive visual language that challenged viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about society. His work has had a lasting impact on Latin American art and remains a crucial reference for discussions on art and activism.(Artist website)

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What is Process Art?

Process Art is an artistic movement and creative approach where the focus is on the act of creation rather than the final product. The term process in this context refers to the various stages of art-making, including gathering, sorting, associating, and organizing materials and actions. This movement emphasizes the artistic journey and the human expression involved in creating art, rather than the finished piece itself. Process Art is driven by inherent motivation, intentionality, and the rationale behind the actions, viewing the creative process as the true artwork.

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León Ferrari

Mod. 6, 2009

56 x 38 cm

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León Ferrari