Archival Giclée Pigment Print on Archival Paper
Limited Edition of 5
33.5 x 47 in
85 x 119 cm
US $ 1,900
In Bus V, Giuseppe Ragazzini merges elements of Renaissance portraiture with surreal, mask-like faces, presenting a haunting scene of passengers on a bus. The characters’ faces appear composed of fragmented, classical features, while wearing peculiar nose guards, reminiscent of plague doctor masks, adding a layer of historical reference and unsettling surrealism. The rich colors—deep blues, purples, and touches of red—enhance the otherworldly atmosphere, contrasting with the mundane bus setting and suggesting themes of detachment and timelessness.
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In Bus V, Giuseppe Ragazzini merges elements of Renaissance portraiture with surreal, mask-like faces, presenting a haunting scene of passengers on a bus. The characters’ faces appear composed of fragmented, classical features, while wearing peculiar nose guards, reminiscent of plague doctor masks, adding a layer of historical reference and unsettling surrealism. The rich colors—deep blues, purples, and touches of red—enhance the otherworldly atmosphere, contrasting with the mundane bus setting and suggesting themes of detachment and timelessness.
The vibrant blue and purple tones outside the bus windows create a dreamlike backdrop that contrasts sharply with the muted, earthy tones of the passengers' clothing, heightening the sense of isolation. Ragazzini’s layering technique combines classical elements with digital collage, imbuing each figure with a sense of hidden identity, as if they are echoes of past lives caught in a present-day scenario.
Bus V invites viewers to reflect on the nature of human presence in transient spaces. By blending historic and modern elements, Ragazzini explores how identity is both continuous and fragmented, transforming public space into a liminal, almost theatrical realm where individuality and anonymity coexist. The masks hint at the fragility of existence and the passage of time, adding layers of mystery to the otherwise routine setting.