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Matter and Antimatter - Abstract Expressionist Painting, Pastel Colors, Sky

Creator: Ruggero Vanni
Offered by: Arco Gallery

Description
Materia et Antimateria by Ruggero Vanni is an exceptional example of abstract expressionism meeting sculptural sensibilities. This unique mixed-media painting blends pigments and textured elements, creating a tactile, three-dimensional surface that invites both visual and physical exploration. The interplay of dark and light hues reflects the painting's title, suggesting a cosmic dance between opposing forces: matter and antimatter. Vanni’s technique, marked by bold contrasts and delicate gradations, evokes a sense of organic transformation, making the work a powerful focal point for any space.

This striking piece is part of Vanni’s exploration of metaphysical themes, where materiality intersects with abstraction. Ideal for modern or minimalist interiors, the dynamic texture and rich color palette bring depth and sophistication, bridging fine art and interior design seamlessly.

Growing up in Rome and now based in New York, Vanni's work beautifully captures the transition from classicism to contemporary art, emphasizing the importance of color and light in his visual practice, with each stroke and hue intricately weaving a visual narrative that captivates the viewer. Whereas Vanni's older paintings are more rigid in their spatial construction and clearly marked by references to classical masters like 18th-century painter Gian Battista Tiepolo, Vanni has evolved through the years towards freedom of gestural expression.

Whereas the expressionist nature of Vanni's brush strokes anchors him in a contemporary context referencing American Abstract Expressionism, the classicist roots of his pictorial practice remain evident in his concept that painting is an extension of architecture, intended not only to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the surroundings but also to create a unique and immersive experience for all who interact with the space.

Vanni's work is figurative in that it depicts a three-dimensional space, but it is also non-representational, avoiding any form that could be clearly recognizable. His paintings allude, in Vanni's words, "to natural phenomena, in a raw state, devoid of the limiting constrictions of literal representation. Nature is there as a landscape, a view looking up in the air or plunging down underwater. Imagery is kept on the edge of recognition, so the final association is created in the mind".

Ruggero Vanni was born in 1958 Paris, France, and lives and works in New York.
Private collections include the Pinacoteca of Aosta, Italy; Irving Cancer Center, Columbia University, NY; Yale Eye Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	New
Materials:	Canvas,Oil
Condition:	New.
Styles / Movements:	Abstract Expressionism, Contemporary
Dealer Reference #:	RV2305
Incollect Reference #:	752142

Dimensions

W.	76 in;	H.	52 in;	D.	1.5 in;
W.	193.04 cm;	H.	132.08 cm;	D.	3.81 cm;

Message from Seller:

Arco Gallery, founded in 2013 by Valentina Puccioni, offers a truly personalized art experience in the heart of SoHo, NYC. Located in a historic loft and open by appointment only, the gallery provides exclusive, intimate viewings, away from the mainstream gallery scene. P: 212.226.1207 E: valentina@arcogallery.com