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Inter-Ena Cubo by Paolo Scheggi, created in 1965, is a striking exploration of depth and spatial perception through the use of mixed media. This work combines cardboard and plexiglass, arranged in a grid of sixteen circular cutouts, each half-filled with a contrasting gradient that creates an illusion of three-dimensionality. Scheggi’s use of layered materials invites viewers to engage with the interplay of light and shadow, evoking a sense of movement within the static form. The geometric repetition and muted tones contribute to a minimalist yet dynamic composition, typical of Scheggi’s engagement with spatial concepts during the 1960s. Measuring 41 cm by 41 cm with a depth of 11 cm, this piece exemplifies the artist’s commitment to challenging the boundaries between surface and space.

Paolo Scheggi (Italy, 1940–1971) was a pivotal figure in the Italian Spatialist movement, renowned for his monochromatic works featuring layered canvases with elliptical or circular openings. His 'Intersuperfici' series challenged traditional perceptions of space and depth in art. Scheggi's innovative approach extended to architecture, fashion, and performance, leaving a lasting impact on 20th-century art.

Paolo Scheggi

Inter-Ena Cubo, 1965

Name: Inter-Ena Cubo, 1965
SKU: 5501

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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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Inter-Ena Cubo, 1965

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Renowned for his heavily layered, monochromatic works, Paolo Scheggi was a pioneer in his approach to painting – his earliest works to receive recognition were his sheet metal collages and assemblages. He then later received critical acclaim for his Strutture Modulari and Intersupifici works, both of which featured a solidly coloured canvas or cardboard base, dotted with small elliptical holes – the arrangement of the work, with both being placed atop one another, created an effect in which one layer exposed the one beneath it. Scheggi has been associated with a number of different movements and groups, notably the Nul and Zero groups, as well as the New Tendencies movement - all of which were a reaction against the post-war expressionist outputs.

Artwork by Lucio Fontana

What is Spatialism?

Spatialism is an art movement that originated in Italy in 1947, founded by Lucio Fontana with the intention of synthesizing sound, color, movement, and space into a new form of art. The movement's central ideas were outlined in Fontana's first manifesto, published in 1947, where he introduced the concept of spatial art to capture the spirit of the post-war era. His ideas were further developed in five subsequent manifestos. Although Fontana's ideas were sometimes considered vague, his influence was significant, as he was one of the first European artists to emphasize art as a performance and gesture.

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Paolo Scheggi

Inter-Ena Cubo, 1965

41 x 41 x 11 cm

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