Archival Giclée Pigment Print on Archival Paper
Limited Edition of 5
45 x 42 in
114 x 107 cm
US $ 4,600
This artwork—from the Creature project—showcases Enzo Ragazzini's imaginative technique of capturing everyday elements—such as a piece of wall or natural objects—and transforming them into a surreal vision through digital mirroring. The symmetry applied to this image turns a mundane fragment of urban decay into a mysterious creature, evoking the feeling of an anthropomorphic or zoomorphic entity lurking within the abstract forms. The earthy tones of the wall, contrasted with vibrant green plants, add to the organic yet otherworldly quality of the image, as if these forms have come alive through Ragazzini's manipulation.
...more
This artwork—from the Creature project—showcases Enzo Ragazzini's imaginative technique of capturing everyday elements—such as a piece of wall or natural objects—and transforming them into a surreal vision through digital mirroring. The symmetry applied to this image turns a mundane fragment of urban decay into a mysterious creature, evoking the feeling of an anthropomorphic or zoomorphic entity lurking within the abstract forms. The earthy tones of the wall, contrasted with vibrant green plants, add to the organic yet otherworldly quality of the image, as if these forms have come alive through Ragazzini's manipulation.
Ragazzini’s method of mirroring taps into a longstanding fascination with symmetry and pareidolia—the tendency for humans to see faces or familiar shapes in random patterns. This approach connects his work to the Surrealist movement, particularly the techniques used by artists like Max Ernst, who also explored chance and abstract forms to provoke subconscious associations. Ragazzini's digital approach brings this idea into a contemporary context, aligning his work with other modern artists who use technology to extend the possibilities of photographic manipulation.subconscious associations. Ragazzini's digital approach brings this idea into a contemporary context, aligning his work with other modern artists who use technology to extend the possibilities of photographic manipulation. This transformation of the everyday into the strange, using symmetry to create new realities, showcases Ragazzini's ability to push the boundaries of visual perception.
In the Creature project, which began in 2013, Ragazzini directly references the phenomena described by Leon Battista Alberti and Leonardo da Vinci. They observed how humans are drawn to finding faces and figures in random textures like rocks, clouds, or walls. By mirroring small sections of walls or other objects, Ragazzini echoes this primitive, almost instinctual act of interpretation, drawing viewers into a space where their own perceptions lead them to discover grotesque, human-like, or animalistic forms. This manipulation of visual patterns brings out these hidden "creatures," blurring the line between reality and illusion, and deepening the psychological layers of his work.