Maggi, Marco | Frozen mail , 2016 — available on Composition Gallery

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// Frozen Mail by Marco Maggi is a 2016 etching and aquatint that presents a minimalist and conceptually engaging arrangement of twelve envelopes, each with a different colored flap displayed against a plain background. The simplicity of the repeated form—envelopes in various states of closure with vibrant colors such as red, blue, yellow, and black peeking from within—suggests themes of communication, secrecy, and the passage of time. Maggi's work often explores the nuances of interpretation, urging viewers to consider how meaning can be hidden or revealed in subtle details. The title, Frozen Mail, implies messages held in suspense, waiting to be uncovered or left forever in a state of pause, reflecting the quiet tension in this visually restrained but thought-provoking piece.

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

Frozen mail , 2016

Name: Frozen mail , 2016
SKU: 3979
Price: 2800.00 EUR
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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

Etching and Aquatint

Etching and AquatintEtching and aquatint are printmaking techniques. In aquatint, the printing plate is etched with a pattern of tiny pits and cracks to create a wide range of tonal gradations. This technique allows artists to replicate the broad, flat tones found in watercolor paintings and ink washes.

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Edition of 12

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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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Marco Maggi

Frozen mail , 2016

56 x 76 cm

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