wood and plastics

Luis Tomasello's Lumiere Noire is a striking mixed-media sculpture that uses the interplay of light and shadow to engage viewers in a subtle visual experience. The artwork is composed of a grid of square elements in a monochromatic black palette, creating an austere, minimalist aesthetic. Made from wood and plastics, the sculpture’s surface reflects light in varying intensities, producing shadows that change depending on the observer's angle and the light source. This 40 cm square piece exemplifies Tomasello’s mastery in transforming simple geometric patterns into dynamic visual experiences, emphasizing his exploration of kinetic and optical art through minimalist forms.

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

Lumiere Noire, 2011

Name: Lumiere Noire, 2011
Brand: Luis Tomasello
SKU: 3143
Price: 2500.00 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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wood and plastics

wood and plasticsMixed 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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Luis Tomasello

Cube atmosphére chromoplastique, 2011

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EUR 6,000

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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

Lumiere Noire, 2011

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Lumiere noire unique VI/X, 2011

Lumiere noire unique V/X, 2011

Lumiere noire unique IV/X, 2011

Lumiere noire unique III/X, 2011

Lumiere noire unique II/X, 2011

Lumiere noire unique I/X, 2011

S/T 1 - Verde, 2013

s/t 2, 2012

s/t 3, 2012

S/T 3 - Rosa, 2013

Grille Chromoplastique c, 2012