
Portrait #2. From the Portraits series
Luigi Christopher Veggetti Kanku
Painting - 30 x 20.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 8.2 x 0.1 inch
$1,200
Painting : oil, acrylic
59.9 x 63 x 0.3 cm 23.6 x 24.8 x 0.1 inch
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59.9 x 63 x 0.3 cm 23.6 x 24.8 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: United States
This artwork presents a compelling series of six abstract portraits, each executed with expressive brushwork and a monochromatic palette. The artist deftly utilizes shades of black and hints of orange to create striking contrasts, effectively capturing the essence of each subject on textured paper. Each portrait reveals distinct facial expressions and emotions, ranging from serene to contemplative, with dynamic brushstrokes that suggest movement and vitality. The unfinished edges and visible texture add a raw, emotive depth to the work, inviting viewers to explore the nuances within each face. Bold use of negative space further emphasizes the individuality of each portrait, hinting at the complex layers of human emotion and identity. This series challenges traditional portraiture, offering a fresh perspective through its innovative interplay of light, shadow, and abstract form.
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Set of 6 Portrait, 2023 by Luigi Christopher Veggetti
From the Portraits series
1. Portrait #13
2. Portrait #2
3. Portrait #3
4. Portrait #1
5. Portrait #50
6. Portrait #51
Overall size: 60 H x 63 W cm
Individual size: 30 H x 21 W cm
Unframed
The portraits of Christopher Veggetti are not just works of art; they embody a tangible testimony of the deep need for social inclusion at a national level. In an Italy undergoing constant transformation, where the social fabric is constantly changing, minorities emerge as central figures, assuming the role of protagonists in a pictorial narrative that documents a change often overlooked or silently hidden.
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The Art Design Project - Art Gallery • United States
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Luigi Christopher Veggetti Kanku is an Afro-Italian painter of Congolese origins. Veggetti has been working on the contemporary art scene for some time. Since 2002 his works have been shown in Italian and foreign galleries. To his credit are collective, personal, private and museum exhibitions and participation in art fairs. His canvases are present in various catalogs including the monograph 30 Tele published by Cairo Mondadori and the volume Forte dei Marmi published by Allemandi. The first recounts his first 10 years of artistic activity, presenting his path from street artist to collaborations with galleries; the second introduces the viewer to the artist's first research into Italian seascapes and landscapes. His figurative painting has multiple subjects: portraits, urban views and natural landscape scenarios. Today, after dedicating himself mainly to foreign collaborations in recent years, Christopher has returned to focus on the national territory, proposing exhibitions and socio cultural events, in order to raise awareness and promote a multicultural reality.
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