ANGELO CANEVARI

Assyrian King, 2002

Metallic Paint on Cardboard, Resin and Metal
25 x 14 in
64 x 36 cm

US $ 9,900

In Assyrian King, Canevari’s exploration of industrial materials takes on a surrealist quality, blending historical reference with modern abstraction. The twisting, open metal forms, painted in a metallic green, evoke a stylized face with exaggerated, elongated features. The swirling lines at the top of the sculpture seem to suggest a crown or headdress, adding a regal air to the figure. However, the surreal, fragmented structure of the head distances it from literal representation, inviting the viewer to see the Assyrian king not as a specific individual, but as a symbol of power, mystery, and transformation. The transparency and fluidity of the form hint at a surrealist interpretation of history, blending reality and imagination.  ...more



  

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