Egg and Untitled, Diptych. Color Photography, 2020

Salvatore Arnone  

2016 - 2020. From The Immaculate and Labyrinth Series. Overall size: 50 H x 85 W in. Individual size: 50 x 35 in. Limited edition of 3 +1AP. More Sizes and Editions: Small size: 39.4 x 66.9 in.  Edition of 5 + 2AP. Production time is 2 to 3 weeks. Unframed

Immaculate closes the body of work started with Paranoia. This series is made of a single image ('Egg') that represents the bubble the author lives in, isolated from the external world.

Labyrinth continues the exploration begun in the previous two series (Paranoia and Lullaby). Unlike the first two chapters, all the images in this series were created and post-produced in 2020 and began to show the artist's interest in experimenting with other media, in combination with photography, to better express his altered perception of the world around him.

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This artwork juxtaposes a single brown egg with a landscape of snow-capped mountains, creating a striking contrast between the mundane and the majestic. The egg, set against a soft pink background, embodies simplicity and potential life, drawing attention with its smooth texture and gentle shadow. Adjacent, the serene mountain scene unfolds in muted tones, exuding a sense of grandeur and timelessness. The composition exploits minimalism, highlighting the paradox of nature's smallest and grandest forms. This duality prompts reflection on themes of creation, fragility, and permanence, inviting viewers to ponder the connections between disparate elements. The artwork's clean lines and subtle color palette emphasize balance and evoke a contemplative mood, ensuring its visual and philosophical impact linger beyond initial observation.