Untitled I. From The Balance Series, 2022

Salvatore Arnone  

Untitled I, 2022 by Salvatore Arnone. From the Balance series. Photography and ink on paper. Image size: 50 in. H x 35 in. W. Edition of 3 + 1AP. Unframed. 

With Balance the artist starts exploring more deeply the boundaries of the photographic media by mixing it with different techniques on a very traditional subject (classic sculptures). Pictures come from the collections of the Archeologic Museum of Naples and the Louvre in Paris. This intriguing artwork blends classical and contemporary elements, creating a visually compelling piece. It features a duplicated classical statue of a woman in a draped gown, layered to form a ghost-like, multi-dimensional effect. The overlapping figures suggest movement or the passage of time, adding depth and complexity. Adorned with strategically placed black circular shapes, likely representing celestial bodies or abstract elements, the composition is both symmetrical and balanced. A single, distinct blue circle disrupts the monochromatic palette, drawing the viewer's eye and adding a focal point of interest. This juxtaposition of classical sculpture with modern graphic elements challenges traditional perceptions of art, encouraging viewers to explore themes of duality, time, and the intersection of the past with the present. The artwork’s interplay of transparency and solid form engages the observer in a multi-layered visual experience.