Mixed Media and Collage on Paper
19.7 x 19.7 in
50 x 50 cm
US $ 2,200
In Figura su Divano, Ragazzini continues his series of seated figures, presenting a character slouched on a patterned couch, which lends a sense of domesticity and introspection. This work, like others in the series, uses fragmented collage elements to depict a figure caught between realism and abstraction. The character’s face, partially obscured by a hand gesture, conveys an air of contemplation or fatigue, evoking a quiet vulnerability. The patterned couch contrasts with the figure’s muted, earthy tones, highlighting Ragazzini's exploration of isolation within familiar spaces.
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In Figura su Divano, Ragazzini continues his series of seated figures, presenting a character slouched on a patterned couch, which lends a sense of domesticity and introspection. This work, like others in the series, uses fragmented collage elements to depict a figure caught between realism and abstraction. The character’s face, partially obscured by a hand gesture, conveys an air of contemplation or fatigue, evoking a quiet vulnerability. The patterned couch contrasts with the figure’s muted, earthy tones, highlighting Ragazzini's exploration of isolation within familiar spaces.
Comparing this to Uomo Seduto con Armatura, Ragazzini shifts from a guarded, almost armored figure to a more vulnerable portrayal, suggesting a range of emotional states within everyday environments. The worn, slouched posture adds a layer of narrative, as if this figure is lost in thought or weighed down by an unseen burden. Through Figura su Divano, Ragazzini invites viewers to reflect on the complexities of personal identity, presenting a moment that feels intimate yet universally relatable, capturing the quiet introspection of everyday life.