Bartolini, Massimo | 145 hours, 2014 — available on Composition Gallery

View in a Room

Photoetching

Massimo Bartolini's 145 Hours, a limited edition photoetching from 2014, presents a dense, textured square at the center of a blank canvas, rendered in intricate red lines. The composition resembles a web or tangle, suggesting the passage of time and the accumulation of energy or thought. The title, 145 Hours, may refer to the duration invested in the meticulous creation of this complex structure, with each line contributing to the sense of layered intricacy. Bartolini’s approach invites viewers to contemplate both the physical process of mark-making and the abstract representation of time and endurance. The contrast between the central, intense square and the empty surrounding space emphasizes the work’s introspective and meditative qualities.

Massimo Bartolini (Italy, 1962) is an acclaimed contemporary artist celebrated for his immersive installations that merge architecture, sound, and light. Works like Organi (2008) and An Outdoor Library (2012) reflect his poetic approach to spatial transformation. In 2024, he represented Italy at the 60th Venice Biennale.

Massimo Bartolini

145 hours, 2014

Name: 145 hours, 2014
SKU: 2802
Price: 1300.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

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

Photoetching

PhotoetchingEtching is a technique where a design is created on a metal surface by using a strong acid or mordant to eat away the unprotected parts of the metal, leaving the desired pattern in relief (intaglio). In modern art and manufacturing, different chemicals may be used depending on the material being etched.

Edition

Edition of 20

Authenticity Guaranteed
Insured Shipping
Online Since 2005

●Inventory 2802

●Signed

●Comes with gallery invoice and certificate

●Any questions?

Photoetching

Massimo Bartolini

Dust Chaser 2, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,300

Massimo Bartolini

Dust Chaser 1, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,300

Massimo Bartolini

Dust Chaser, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,800

Massimo Bartolini

145 hours, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,300

Massimo Bartolini

287 hours, 2014

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,800

No sold works to show.

In the studio is where I really think. But since I’m not a conceptual artist, I need to do something while I’m thinking.
- Massimo Bartolini

Massimo Bartolini is an Italian artist that works in a variety of mediums. From photography, to ink drawings to sculpture installations, Bartolini has perfected his technique for the past 30 years. Bartolini's adeptness at manipulating space, sound and light can be seen in most of his installation pieces. It appears that he often forgoes the traditional use of a room or other physical space to become more innovative with his art. Some of Massimo Bartolini's works that reflect this technique are: Due [Installation view at the 55th Biennale di Venezia], 2013 and 2 Weight Dews, 2012. A signature staple of Massimo Bartolini's work is the effect that it has on the viewer's bodily awareness. In this way, it allows the viewer to have an originative experience.

Artwork by James Turrell

What is ‘light and space’?

The Light and Space Movement refers to loosely affiliated art movements connected to minimalism, geometric abstraction, and op art that originated in Southern California in the 1960s. Greatly influenced by artist John McLaughlin, these artists focused on sensory phenomena such as light, perception, and space as central elements of their work. They also incorporated cutting-edge technologies from the aerospace and engineering industries to develop light-filled and sensuous objects, creating immersive experiences that emphasize the viewer's perception.

Explore »

Massimo Bartolini

145 hours, 2014

76.5 x 115.5 cm

Language & Currency

Massimo Bartolini