Paladino, Mimmo | Senza titolo, 2003 — available on Composition Gallery

Polychrome ceramic glazed with graffiti - Signed and dated on the bottom "M. Paladino 03" and with the stamp of "Ceramica Gatti, Faenza". - The work was executed at the "Bottega D'Arte Gatti" in Faenza (IT) and is accompanied by authentication by the artist - Bibliography: AA. VV., Paladino/Ceramiche, catalogo della mostra, Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche, Faenza 2012, p. 110

Mimmo Paladino's Senza titolo (2003) is a polychrome ceramic sculpture that exemplifies his exploration of form and symbolism. The piece, crafted at the Bottega D'Arte Gatti in Faenza, features a human bust adorned with intricate graffiti-like markings and vibrant colors. The sculpture has an open chest cavity containing a yellow geometric star, contrasting with the organic patterns on the figure’s surface. The expressive, mask-like face and the stylized motifs suggest a blend of ancient and contemporary influences. This work, signed and stamped by the artist, highlights Paladino’s engagement with mythological and existential themes, bridging tradition and modernity in a single, captivating form.

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

Senza titolo, 2003

Name: Senza titolo, 2003
SKU: 12211
Price: 8300.00 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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Ceramic

CeramicCeramic is a term used to describe objects made from clay or other inorganic materials. These objects can be either decorative or functional and have been created since at least 4,000 B.C. Ceramic art involves making, decorating, and firing these objects in a kiln, a special high-temperature oven.

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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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