Bronze Sculpture for Sale
The Retrospective Illusion - Dialogue No. 3 (Our Past), 2026
Painting : acrylic · 30 x 20 x 1.5 cm 11.8 x 7.9 x 0.6 inch · Ready to hang
€240
€216
216 €
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About the artwork
Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
Invoice from the gallery
Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
30 x 20 x 1.5 cm 11.8 x 7.9 x 0.6 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
"The Retrospective Illusion" explores the psychological trap of living in yesterday. Stoz confronts the human tendency to look backward rather than forward, questioning the purpose of staying attached to what is already gone. The artwork serves as a stark reminder that when people try to rescue a dying connection, they are often not fighting for a shared tomorrow, but merely romanticizing a ghost of yesterday. The Question and the Correction: The text is the core narrative element, jumping out with a heavy, textured, almost wet-looking black and red paint:
Conclusion
"The Retrospective Illusion" stands as a poignant visual epigram. Through his signature use of aggressive corrections and bold, raw typography, Stoz perfectly captures the heavy emotional realization that looking back too much can trap a relationship in a state of permanent stagnation.
Presentation
Born in Milan in 1998, Marco Stazzini — known as Stoz — has developed one of the most visually distinct voices to emerge from Italy'scontemporary art scene in recent years. Trained at the Brera Academy, he brings an unusual combination to his practice: the raw energy of street art culture and the compositional discipline of formal fine art education. The result is a body of work that feels both immediate and considered.
Color is the foundation of everything Stoz makes. Bold gradients move across his canvases with a tension that is hard to ignore — layered, saturated, and emotionally loaded. His paintings carry a sense of depth that rewards extended looking, shifting between graphic clarity and painterly complexity depending on how closely you engage with them. Each work has presence. Each one holds a room.
His practice extends beyond painting into sculpture, where he applies the same chromatic intensity and urban sensibility to three-dimensional form. Female figures, abstracted and adorned with intricate surface patterns, extend his visual language into physical space, creating a dialogue between canvas and object that strengthens the coherence of his overall output.
Stoz is still early in his career. At 28, he already has a recognisable signature, a growing international following, and a track record of works that move. For collectors looking to acquire a distinctive voice while the work remains accessible, his combination of emotional energy, technical range, and strong visual identity makes him one of the more compelling emerging figures in contemporary Italian art right now.
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