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.
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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.
This piece draws comparisons to the work of Pablo Picasso, who also created his own abstract, line-based version of Don Quixote in his iconic drawings. While Picasso’s interpretation was minimalist, Canevari takes it further into three dimensions, emphasizing the surrealist fragmentation of form and material. The open structure and use of wire-like metal strips also evoke the sculptures of Alexander Calder, who similarly explored how metal could suggest movement and form with minimal, yet expressive lines. In Don Quixote, Canevari transforms an iconic literary character into a modern, abstract sculpture, highlighting the timelessness of Quixote’s ideals and the absurdity of his struggle.