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Oceania: The five continents, 1996 - Carborundum etching with drypoint aquatint screenprint and xylography. - Paper Diameter: 155 cm - Image Diameter: 139 cm - Bibliography: E. Di Martino, Mimmo Paladino Opera Grafica 1974-2001, Gli Ori, Pistoia 2015

Mimmo Paladino's Oceania (1996) is a striking mixed-media work combining carborundum etching, drypoint aquatint, screenprint, and xylography. It features a central, abstract human figure with minimal facial detail, set against a deep blue circular background. The figure appears ghostly, with a prominent area of darker shading in the chest, possibly symbolizing an emotional or spiritual depth. Geometric shapes and dark silhouettes surround the figure, evoking a sense of mystery and isolation. The use of mixed techniques adds texture and depth to the artwork, reflecting Paladino's interest in primal human forms and existential themes.

Mimmo Paladino (Italy, 1948) is a contemporary artist and a leading figure in the Transavanguardia movement. Renowned for his paintings, sculptures, and installations, Paladino’s work blends classical references with modern abstraction. His distinctive style often incorporates mythological themes and symbolic imagery, bridging past and present in innovative ways.

Mimmo Paladino

Oceania, 1996

Name: Oceania, 1996
SKU: 13460
Price: 2530.00 EUR
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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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I believe that the superficial glance is very much in keeping with the fast-moving times we live in.
- Mimmo Paladino

Mimmo Paladino is a native of Southern Italy. He is a sculptor, printmaker and painter. Paladino has studied art for much of his life, and attended Benevento Art High School in the 1960s, when concepts such as conceptualism and minimalism were among the most popular trends in art. When there was a revival of painted art in the 1970s, Mimmo Paladino played a major part in this movement. By 1977, he had created two notable tempera murals. One was shown at Milan's Toselli Gallery, and the other was displayed at the Lucio Amelio gallery, located in Naples. Mimmo Paladino started working on sculptures in the 1980s. He was invited to showcase his work at several exhibits, and in 1981, Paladino participated in "A New Spirit In Painting" at London's Royal Academy of Art. During the 1990s, Paladino put on several personal exhibits at distinguished locations such as the Villa delle Rose in Bologna, Sao Paolo's Museu de Arte, The Belvedere in Prague and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Monterrey. Mimmo Paladino's most recent works include a large exhibit in 2005 at the Museo Capodimonte in Naples, which included a film, along with sculptures, drawings and paintings as a creative ode to Don Quixote.

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Mimmo Paladino

Oceania, 1996

155 x 155 cm

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