Mathematico 5, 2001

Aquatint / drypoint etching, signed by hand, numbered - Image Size: 12 x 16 inches (30.48 x 40.64 cm) - Paper Size: 22.5 x 30 inches (57.15 x 76.2 cm) - Printed by Stamperia Arte 3 di Alberto Serighelli, Milan - Published by Art of this Century, New York - Reference # 355 "Paladino Graphic Work 1974-2001" pg. 388 // Mathematico 5 by Italian artist Mimmo Paladino is a thought-provoking limited edition print created using the etching and aquatint techniques. The artwork, marked by geometric abstraction and symbolic elements, features a central figure with a stoic expression, possibly representing a philosopher or mathematician. The color-blocked background showcases vibrant hues of green, red, and yellow, which are balanced by the symmetry of two iris flowers, adding a naturalistic element to the structured scene. Paladino’s use of minimalistic lines and fragmented geometry hints at a fusion of human intellect and nature, exploring themes of logic, spirituality, and the mysteries of the natural world. This signed and numbered piece was printed in Milan by Stamperia Arte 3 di Alberto Serighelli and published by Art of this Century, New York.