Magnolia, 2024
Painting : aerosol paint, acrylic, marker, plaster · 50 x 80 x 5 cm 19.7 x 31.5 x 2 inch
$4,182
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Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
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aerosol paint , acrylic , marker , plaster on canvas
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
50 x 80 x 5 cm 19.7 x 31.5 x 2 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
This street-art piece blends religion, technology, and surrealism. Jesus, hand-painted on wall-like structured canvas, holds the smartphone like a sacred relic, while the window shows the apocalyptic frog rain outside – a warning of a passive society paralyzed in the face of impending chaos.
"Magnolia" is a powerful artwork that captures the tension between modern distractions and the timeless values of life. On his bed like a throne, he holds the modern relic – the smartphone. With closed eyes, immersed in a digital trance, he remains blind to the downfall of the world as frogs fall from the sky. The piece compels the viewer to pause and reflect on the consequences of digital obsession:
The title, inspired by the magnolia flower, deepens the message. Magnolias symbolize purity, dignity, and renewal—values that offer a quiet hope amid the chaos. Yet this hope is juxtaposed with the scene's stark warning: a passive society paralyzed by technology risks losing its connection to the essential truths of life. The frogs raining down beyond the window are not just surreal but symbolic—a reminder of the destruction that follows when we turn a blind eye to the world's pressing realities.
The work also dares to ask provocative questions: Would he have been lost in the flood of likes and posts, competing with influencers for attention? Would his miracles and messages have gone viral or vanished into the noise? Or would he perhaps be too distracted to perform his miracles? These questions explore the fragility of truth in a world consumed by distractions, where even the holiest messages could struggle to be seen.
Through its blend of contemporary symbols and spiritual imagery, challenges us to lift our gaze—to the world around us, to what truly matters, and to the responsibilities we bear. The smartphone, depicted as a "digital grail," connects us to the world but cannot save us if we remain blind to the greater truths unfolding beyond our screens. This artwork not only captivates visually but resonates deeply, urging us to reflect on our modern age's fragility, distractions, and possibilities.
Presentation
tizlu aka Tiziano Lucchese is an internationally known ultra-contemporary artist. He studied Art and Technology in the Netherlands and lives in Germany. His works as a multi-talented artist have been featured on television and showcased at prestigious international festivals. In addition to his work in the fine arts, tizlu worked as a director for commercials and fictional movies and editor for prime-time shows on major TV networks. His art is part of renowned fairs and private collections across the globe; from New York to Paris, from Australia to Canada.
tizlu's paintings appear as they were directly cut out of a living streetscape—where everything is possible, and nothing is mainstream. His artwork is the result of a refined blend of materials and techniques. He uses plaster, paper, and acrylic paint to create textures that evoke the appearance of weathered walls. On this foundation, he paints his unique motifs, layers drawings, messages, self-made stickers creating an art piece which becomes an urban patchwork reflecting the raw, spontaneous character of the streets and today's society.
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