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 III, Giuseppe Ragazzini presents a surreal scene of passengers on a bus, blending Renaissance portraiture with modern surrealism. The figures, with elongated faces and serene, classical expressions, evoke influences from Renaissance art, creating a visual dialogue between past and present. The red-toned backdrop, framed by the bus window, gives a confined, introspective quality to the scene, emphasizing themes of isolation in shared spaces.
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In Bus III, Giuseppe Ragazzini presents a surreal scene of passengers on a bus, blending Renaissance portraiture with modern surrealism. The figures, with elongated faces and serene, classical expressions, evoke influences from Renaissance art, creating a visual dialogue between past and present. The red-toned backdrop, framed by the bus window, gives a confined, introspective quality to the scene, emphasizing themes of isolation in shared spaces.
Ragazzini’s digital collage technique lends each character a layered complexity, combining fragments of historical elegance with contemporary disconnection. The refined facial features, reminiscent of old master portraits, contrast sharply with the mundane bus setting, suggesting that human expressions remain timeless, even within routine environments. This piece invites viewers to consider the continuity of human emotions across time and the contrast between individual identity and collective experience.
Bus III highlights Ragazzini’s exploration of fragmented identity, where classical and modern elements coexist in a delicate balance. The work underscores the emotional distance that often defines public spaces, questioning the essence of identity in a crowded, transient setting. Through these layered characters, Ragazzini conveys both the familiarity and estrangement of everyday interactions, infusing historical depth into a modern tableau.