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Image: 67.5 x 51cm; Sheet:100 x 70 cm

Sandro Chia’s Volti (Faces) is an expressive etching and aquatint print that delves into the themes of identity and duality. The artwork features two stylized faces overlapping, rendered in bold lines and vibrant colors. The left face appears more defined, with rich shades of purple and blue, while the right face is outlined in red, giving it a ghostly, transparent quality. Chia’s use of contrasting colors and layered profiles suggests a dialogue between inner and outer identities or the coexistence of different personas. This piece showcases Chia's unique style, combining elements of abstraction with figuration to evoke complex emotional states.

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.

Sandro Chia

Volti (faces)

Name: Volti (faces)
SKU: 4949
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

Etching and Aquatint

Etching and AquatintEtching and aquatint are printmaking techniques. In aquatint, the printing plate is etched with a pattern of tiny pits and cracks to create a wide range of tonal gradations. This technique allows artists to replicate the broad, flat tones found in watercolor paintings and ink washes.

Edition

Edition of 75 + 10 APs

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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.

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Volti (faces)

100 x 70 cm

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