Maggi, Marco | Drawing Machine II (8), 2016 — available on Composition Gallery

Acrylic plate with wooden frame. The acrylic plate can be removed from the frame in order to make drawings on paper, using the acrylic symbols as 'guidelines' - Ask for extra pictures - Signed on the certificate that comes with the work

Drawing Machine II (8) by Marco Maggi, created in 2016, is a conceptual and interactive piece that combines an acrylic plate with a wooden frame. The acrylic plate is etched with an intricate pattern of geometric symbols and shapes, creating a visual texture reminiscent of architectural blueprints or circuit diagrams. This piece invites viewer interaction; the acrylic plate can be removed and used as a guide to create drawings, allowing users to reinterpret its abstract symbols on paper. Maggi’s work explores the boundaries between art, design, and functionality, blending meticulous detail with the potential for creative engagement.

Marco Maggi (Uruguay, 1957) is an artist known for his intricate micro-drawings and sculptures that explore the relationship between information and perception. Utilizing everyday materials like office paper and aluminum foil, his meticulous works invite viewers to engage closely, challenging the boundaries between art and the mundane. Maggi represented Uruguay at the 2015 Venice Biennale.

Marco Maggi

Drawing Machine II (8), 2016

Name: Drawing Machine II (8), 2016
SKU: 3661
Price: 3500.00 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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Every day, we are condemned to know more and understand less.
- Marco Maggi

Marco Maggi, who is based both in the United States and Uruguay, is an artist who is known for his micro drawings, macro installations and sculptures. His works are completed using common and easy-to-find materials such as aluminium foil, office paper and even apples. He is also known for using sophisticated materials such as X-acto knives, plexiglas and clay-board. Marco Maggi also uses graphite for his drawings. He attended the MFA, State University of New York. Marco Maggi represented Uruguay in the Venice Biennale which was held in 2015. His work is included in several museums as public collections. These museums include the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas. Some of his selected shows and exhibitions include the Havanna Biennial, the Mercosur Biennial and the Sao Paulo Biennial. His artistic works also featured in the Figari Prize, Career Award in Uruguay in 2012.

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