Bronze table with mixed media on paper.
Archived and authenticated on photo by the artist.
Senza titolo (Tavolo) by Sandro Chia, created in 2001, is a sculptural object that fuses functionality with expressive artistry. This unique bronze table features gnarled, almost organic legs supporting a painted tabletop that showcases Chia's signature figurative style. Rendered in fluid brushstrokes, the imagery depicts reclining and upright nude figures in vivid hues, recalling the sensual and mythic themes often present in his work. The combination of robust material and ephemeral painted gesture underscores a dialogue between permanence and spontaneity.
Sandro Chia (Italy, 1946) is a prominent painter and sculptor, associated with the Transavanguardia movement. Known for his expressive, figurative style, his works blend mythology, history, and personal symbolism, often rendered in vibrant colors and dynamic compositions. Chia’s art has been exhibited globally, cementing his role in revitalizing Italian contemporary art.
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.
Bronze table with mixed media on paper.
Archived and authenticated on photo by the artist.
Senza titolo (Tavolo) by Sandro Chia, created in 2001, is a sculptural object that fuses functionality with expressive artistry. This unique bronze table features gnarled, almost organic legs supporting a painted tabletop that showcases Chia's signature figurative style. Rendered in fluid brushstrokes, the imagery depicts reclining and upright nude figures in vivid hues, recalling the sensual and mythic themes often present in his work. The combination of robust material and ephemeral painted gesture underscores a dialogue between permanence and spontaneity.
Sandro Chia (Italy, 1946) is a prominent painter and sculptor, associated with the Transavanguardia movement. Known for his expressive, figurative style, his works blend mythology, history, and personal symbolism, often rendered in vibrant colors and dynamic compositions. Chia’s art has been exhibited globally, cementing his role in revitalizing Italian contemporary art.
Painting is a bit like finding one's roots again.
- Sandro Chia
Sandro Chia (b. 1946 Italy) is an Italian painter and sculptor, renowned for his vibrant and expressive works that played a significant role in the Transavanguardia movement, Italy's version of Neo-Expressionism. Emerging in the late 1970s, Chia's work is characterized by bold colors, dynamic brushstrokes, and a revival of figurative painting, often featuring mythological, historical, and personal themes. His style is both sensual and monumental, combining elements of classical art with a contemporary twist. Chia’s paintings and sculptures often exude a sense of energy and vitality, reflecting his interest in the human figure and its emotional depth. As a leading figure in the resurgence of figurative art in the late 20th century, Chia has left a lasting impact on contemporary art.
Sometimes known as Figurativism, figurative art refers to sculptures and paintings that are clearly or specifically derived from real objects, making them representational. The term figurative art is often used in contrast to abstract art. However, since the emergence of abstract art, figurative art has come to describe any form of modern art that has strong references to the real world or actual situations.