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In color

In color

In Colour

"In Colour" is a work that immediately asserts itself through a strong visual impact, where material and gesture intertwine in a vibrant dialogue. The intense red bands, pulsating and alive, alternate with golden glimmers, creating an almost ritual rhythm, like a symbolic fabric that wraps and protects the center of the composition.

At the heart of the piece, a face emerges as a suspended presence: not entirely defined, yet deeply expressive. The features are essential, almost worn by time or light, yet charged with inner intensity. The golden aura surrounding it recalls a sacred dimension, transforming the portrait into a contemporary icon where colour becomes a spiritual language.

The surface, rich in layers and transparencies, reveals an instinctive yet conscious pictorial process, where every drip and every mark contributes to building a balance between energy and contemplation.

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Original artwork by Elena Fontanesi, created in 2017.
Mixed media on plywood with applied and painted parchment paper.
Unique piece (1/1), signed by the artist and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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With "In Colour," the artist explores the evocative power of colour as a primary element of visual narrative. Red, dominant and layered, is not just colour but emotional matter, capable of suggesting tension, vitality, and introspection.

The central face acts as a symbolic focal point: a presence that does not assert itself with realistic details but reveals itself through an expressive synthesis that recalls both sacred iconography and contemporary sensibility. The dialogue between geometric structure and gestural freedom creates a dynamic balance, where order and impulse coexist.

The work thus positions itself within a quest that unites figuration and abstraction, transforming colour into a perceptive and meditative experience, capable of engaging the viewer on a deep and not immediately rational level.
  • Artist: Elena Fontanesi
  • Technique: Mixed media on plywood with applied and painted parchment paper
  • Dimensions: 22x31 cm
  • Year: 2017
  • Authenticity: Original artwork with certificate signed by the artist
Hand-painted edges (Frame integrated into the artwork)
Due to its material nature and small size (22x31 cm), it is ideal for inclusion in a contemporary or classical wall gallery, alongside other figurative or abstract works of different sizes. It can also be displayed on a spacious minimalist shelf, next to art books or design objects, where focused lighting can enhance its textured surface.
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