Flammae Tenebrosae exudes an intense interplay between light and darkness, reminiscent of a fiery eruption breaking through shadowy depths. The richly textured surface, shaped from sculpted handmade paper, creates a visceral landscape where fiery oranges and yellows emerge from a backdrop of deep blacks and grays. This dynamic contrast captures the essence of "dark flames," suggesting both destruction and creation, akin to volcanic forces shaping the earth.
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Flammae Tenebrosae exudes an intense interplay between light and darkness, reminiscent of a fiery eruption breaking through shadowy depths. The richly textured surface, shaped from sculpted handmade paper, creates a visceral landscape where fiery oranges and yellows emerge from a backdrop of deep blacks and grays. This dynamic contrast captures the essence of "dark flames," suggesting both destruction and creation, akin to volcanic forces shaping the earth.
The rugged, layered texture invites a tactile engagement, emphasizing the raw, elemental nature of the piece. The vivid bursts of color evoke a sense of inner turbulence, while the surrounding darkness envelops the flames, creating a tension between containment and release. The work stands out in its ability to merge the physicality of sculptural form with the emotional resonance of abstract painting, drawing parallels to Anselm Kiefer's exploration of elemental forces, though Vanni’s use of handmade paper adds a unique fragility and depth to the composition.