Fósforo by Jorge Macchi is a limited edition lithograph from 2010, created in an edition of 50 plus artist’s proofs (BAT). The artwork features a single, oversized matchstick with a slightly burned tip, rendered in a minimalist, realistic style against a plain white background. The match is adorned with a small green label at its midpoint, adding a touch of color to the otherwise subdued palette. This simple yet evocative image draws attention to the delicate balance between potential and action, as the match appears both unused and on the verge of ignition. Macchi’s focus on everyday objects imbues them with a sense of contemplation, inviting viewers to consider themes of fragility, impermanence, and latent energy within mundane items.
Artwork Copyright © Jorge MacchiJorge Macchi (Argentina, 1963) is a visual artist whose work spans painting, drawing, installation, sound, video, and sculpture. He is known for his minimalist approach, often using everyday materials to create pieces that explore themes of chance, time, and the ephemeral. Macchi's art frequently incorporates elements of music, literature, and architecture, using maps, sheet music, and cityscapes in unexpected ways. His signature style of poetic fragmentation transforms familiar objects into new, often broken forms, offering fresh interpretations of the ordinary.
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Fósforo by Jorge Macchi is a limited edition lithograph from 2010, created in an edition of 50 plus artist’s proofs (BAT). The artwork features a single, oversized matchstick with a slightly burned tip, rendered in a minimalist, realistic style against a plain white background. The match is adorned with a small green label at its midpoint, adding a touch of color to the otherwise subdued palette. This simple yet evocative image draws attention to the delicate balance between potential and action, as the match appears both unused and on the verge of ignition. Macchi’s focus on everyday objects imbues them with a sense of contemplation, inviting viewers to consider themes of fragility, impermanence, and latent energy within mundane items.
Artwork Copyright © Jorge MacchiJorge Macchi (Argentina, 1963) is a visual artist whose work spans painting, drawing, installation, sound, video, and sculpture. He is known for his minimalist approach, often using everyday materials to create pieces that explore themes of chance, time, and the ephemeral. Macchi's art frequently incorporates elements of music, literature, and architecture, using maps, sheet music, and cityscapes in unexpected ways. His signature style of poetic fragmentation transforms familiar objects into new, often broken forms, offering fresh interpretations of the ordinary.
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Jorge Macchi
Fósforo, 2010
50 x 75 cm
