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OBÉLISQUE DÉSINTÉGRÉ OBÉLISQUE DÉSINTÉGRÉ, , Marino Di Teana, pièce unique OBÉLISQUE DÉSINTÉGRÉ, , Marino Di Teana, pièce unique OBÉLISQUE DÉSINTÉGRÉ, , Marino Di Teana, pièce unique

OBÉLISQUE DÉSINTÉGRÉ

Francesco Marino Di Teana

  • Year : 1956-58
  • Material : Polished varnished carbon steel
  • Editions : Pièce unique
  • Signature : Signed « M. di Teana »
  • Thèmes : Architecture, Geometric abstraction
  • Movement : Abstract art
  • Tone : Dark
  • Dimensions : 37.3 x 18 cm

A similar copy is part of the old collection of Denys Chevalier

PUBLICATIONS
• Denys Chevalier,Today Art and Architecture, déc. 1960

EXPOSITIONS 
• Salon “Comparaisons”, Galerie des Bx-Arts Silpakorn, Bangkok (Thaïlande), 24 mai-4 juin 1961
• The Eva and Denys Chevalier collection, sculptures 1944-1982, Museum of Art and History of the City of Meudon, Meudon-la-Forêt, du 24 oct. au 24 déc. 1995, (NB, p.74)

 

DISINTEGRATED DYNAMICS

In the 1950s, Marino developed his theory of disintegration and created new works from cubes and cylinders that were broken down and recomposed to form dynamic structures. He also applied a method of compositional exploration in different formats and considered that in order to be successful in monumental format, a work must be able to function in very small. Marino creates miniatures that when placed in the palm of his hand, allow him to better visualize them. He uses these “micro-models” to create steel sculptures of 50 cm to 80 cm and to evaluate their potential in a larger format before conceiving monumental sculptures of several meters high. These works become “architectural structures” representative of his work. Marino applies a methodical approach to his creative process and uses simple elements to create complex and dynamic works, while having a long-term vision for the final impact of his sculptures.