
The wedding veil
Christine Palamidessi
Sculpture - 61 x 46 x 5 cm Sculpture - 24 x 18.1 x 2 inch
$2,312 $2,081
Sculpture : acrylic, paper mache, assemblage
61 x 46 x 5 cm 24 x 18.1 x 2 inch
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61 x 46 x 5 cm 24 x 18.1 x 2 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: Italy
This captivating work features an extraordinary play of textures and colours, dominated by metallic copper-coloured papier-mâché and embellished with flecks of gold leaf. The surface of the work is complex, characterised by a network of fine, delicate lines that give it an organic, almost anatomical appearance. The deliberately creased and weathered appearance evokes a sense of history and resilience, as if the piece has withstood the passage of time and retained its beauty. The subtle shimmer of the gold leaf contrasts with the muted colour of the copper, drawing the eye to elegance amidst decadence. This piece challenges traditional notions of beauty, with its emphasis on imperfection and transformation, and invites viewers to explore themes of endurance and the ephemeral nature of materiality. Its tactile quality and play of light and shadow enhance its appeal and make it an irresistible focal point in any setting. This work is part of the “Vestal" series.
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Primo Piano LivinGallery • Italy
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Christine Palamidessi explores the imprint of time, history, and mind on the interaction of materials, as experienced in myth and the body. “I develop visuals based on fragmentation," she says. “Then I reassemble, pushing the conversation to the viewer's current experience, unfolding sensations of completeness within the incomplete."
She has been a visiting artist at the American Academy in Rome and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Her work is in collections in France, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Taiwan, Italy, and the United States. She has received the Barbara Demming Women's Award and the Urban Arts Award. Her public art memoir "Grandmothers" is etched on a granite monolith in Boston.
Palamidessi studied with Italian cartapesta and mask makers in Lecce and Venice, becoming adept at the techniques she uses for her current work.
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