Estate Lux, part of Ruggero Vanni’s Charta series, radiates the warmth and brilliance of Summer light (the meaning of the title in Latin). The handmade paper, sculpted and painted with raw pigments, captures the intensity of the season through vibrant yellows, oranges, and subtle purples. The luminous center draws the viewer's eye, evoking the sun's radiant heat, while the surrounding textures suggest the dynamic interplay of light and shadow on a summer landscape.
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Estate Lux, part of Ruggero Vanni’s Charta series, radiates the warmth and brilliance of Summer light (the meaning of the title in Latin). The handmade paper, sculpted and painted with raw pigments, captures the intensity of the season through vibrant yellows, oranges, and subtle purples. The luminous center draws the viewer's eye, evoking the sun's radiant heat, while the surrounding textures suggest the dynamic interplay of light and shadow on a summer landscape.
The composition reflects the spontaneity and energy characteristic of abstract expressionism, yet Vanni's unique approach—transforming paper into a textured canvas—adds a tactile dimension that sets his work apart. The raw, organic quality of the material echoes the natural world, emphasizing the physicality of light and warmth.
Vanni’s Estate Lux not only celebrates the visual and sensory richness of summer but also highlights the transformative potential of paper as a medium, turning it into a vessel for capturing and conveying the essence of nature's vibrant energy.