ANGELO CANEVARI

Don Quixote, 2003

Metallic Paint on Cardboard, Resin and Metal
38.5 x 44 in
98 x 112 cm

US $ 14,800

In Don Quixote, Canevari offers a surrealist interpretation of the legendary literary figure, using his signature mix of metal, cardboard, resin, and metallic paint to evoke both the whimsical and heroic qualities of the character. The sculpture is rendered in vibrant blue and red hues, with the open, skeletal form of Don Quixote and his horse giving the piece a sense of lightness and fluidity. The abstract, cage-like structure contrasts with the figure's epic reputation, creating a tension between the heroic ideal and the absurdity of his quest, an idea central to Cervantes’ original story. The red accents, particularly the discs representing the eyes, add an intensity and focus, suggesting both vision and madness.  ...more



  

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