Luis Tomasello – Grille Chromoplastique c, 2012 – Sculpture

Plastics and Aluminium

Luis Tomasello’s Grille Chromoplastique C is a mesmerizing acrylic sculpture that embodies the artist’s fascination with kinetic art and optical illusions. Composed of an intricate grid of alternating vertical and horizontal elements, this piece uses light and shadow to create a dynamic play of color across its structure. Painted with soft gradients of green and blue, the colors shift subtly with the viewer’s perspective, resulting in a vibrant interaction of hue and form. Made from plastics and aluminum, this 25.5 cm square artwork exemplifies Tomasello's ability to transform static materials into compositions that appear to move and breathe with the viewer’s movement.

Luis Tomasello (Argentina, 1915–2014) was an Argentine artist renowned for his contributions to kinetic and optical art. His signature 'Atmosphères chromoplastiques' series features white reliefs that manipulate light and shadow to create dynamic visual effects. Tomasello's innovative use of color reflection and geometric forms has been exhibited internationally, solidifying his legacy in contemporary art.

Luis Tomasello

Grille Chromoplastique c, 2012

Name: Grille Chromoplastique c, 2012
Brand: Luis Tomasello
SKU: 3144
Price: 2000.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Sculpture / Object

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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Sculpture

SculptureAcrylic sculpture refers to both a process and the resulting object. The artist begins by creating a sculpture from clay, plaster, or epoxy, which is then used to make a flexible mold. Melted acrylic is poured into the mold, and once it cures, the acrylic piece is hand-finished through sanding and polishing. Acrylic sculptures are valued for their clarity, durability, and ability to achieve intricate details.

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Cube atmosphére chromoplastique, 2011

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I don’t do anything. The light does it for me.
- Luis Tomasello

Luis Tomasello (b. 1915 Argentina, d. 2014 France) was an Argentine-born artist best known for his contributions to kinetic art and Op art. His work is celebrated for its innovative exploration of light, shadow, and color, often creating mesmerizing visual effects. Tomasello's signature style involved the use of geometric abstraction and carefully placed cubes or reliefs on surfaces to manipulate light and create dynamic, changing patterns as the viewer moves. Influenced by Constructivism and Concrete art, Tomasello's works are both visually captivating and intellectually stimulating, engaging the viewer in an active experience of perception. His art has been exhibited globally, solidifying his position as a significant figure in the development of kinetic and optical art. (Artist website)

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Luis Tomasello

Grille Chromoplastique c, 2012

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