ENZO RAGAZZINI

Guatelli - Wire Dancers, 1989

Archival Giclée Pigment Print on Archival Paper
Limited Edition of 5
42 x 42 in
107 x 107 cm

US $ 4,200

This photograph from the Guatelli series features two wire figurines set against a rusted metal plate, which Ragazzini illuminated, transforming it into a luminous orange background with rich, warm hues. The figurines, though shaped from rough, twisted wire, evoke human forms in motion—seemingly frozen in the act of dancing. This adds a layer of narrative to what might otherwise be static objects, as they appear to come alive within Ragazzini’s composition. The image exemplifies his talent for elevating humble, everyday objects into works of art, resonating with the mission of the Fondazione Ettore Guatelli Museum, which celebrates the craftsmanship and functionality of tools and artifacts from rural peasant life.  ...more



  

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