Agostino Bonalumi – Rosso, 1999 – Mixed Media

Tella Estrofelessa and Acrylic

Rosso by Agostino Bonalumi, created in 1999, is a striking example of the artist's exploration of form and dimension through mixed media. Measuring 100 x 100 cm, this piece employs a unique combination of Tela Estrofelessa and acrylic, which allows Bonalumi to push the boundaries of traditional painting. The vivid red surface is subtly sculpted to create three-dimensional undulations, giving the impression that the canvas is both flat and in motion. The interplay of light and shadow across the textured surface evokes a sense of depth and dynamism, characteristic of Bonalumi's signature approach to shaping canvases. Rosso is a testament to his dedication to transforming flat planes into sculptural spaces, challenging viewers to reconsider the boundaries between painting and relief sculpture.

Agostino Bonalumi (Italy, 1935–2013) was a key figure in post-war Italian art, known for his 'extroflexed' canvases that push painting into three dimensions. Associated with the Spatialist movement, his innovative works combined geometric precision with dynamic forms, redefining the boundaries between painting and sculpture.

Agostino Bonalumi

Rosso, 1999

Form

Painting

PaintingPainting is the process of applying media to a surface, using a tool such as a brush. The term refers to both the action and the resulting object. Artists use many tools to paint, such as brushes, airbrushes, palette knives, sponges or fingers and hands.

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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 work with great trust in the processes of painting.

- BONALUMI, Agostino

Agostino Bonalumi (b. 1935 Italy, d. 2013 Italy) was an Italian artist renowned for his contributions to abstract art and shaped canvas techniques. A key figure in the post-war Italian avant-garde, Bonalumi is best known for his "extroflections," a technique in which he shaped and manipulated canvases to create three-dimensional reliefs that extend beyond the traditional flat surface. His work is characterized by a rigorous exploration of form, space, and light, often using monochromatic palettes to emphasize the play of shadows and the tactile quality of the canvas. Bonalumi was associated with the Zero movement and worked alongside artists like Enrico Castellani and Piero Manzoni, with whom he shared a fascination for breaking the boundaries between painting and sculpture. His innovative approach to surface and form has been widely recognized, with his works being exhibited in major art institutions such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. (Artist website)

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