Painting Sails, acrobats, face

When the gaze fragments reality to reconstruct it according to new and unexpected harmonies, art becomes pure visual magic. Created in March 1992, this imposing canvas marks a peak of chromatic freshness and compositional freedom in the production of the Lucchese master. The title itself, "Sails, acrobats, face," functions as a programmatic manifesto: we are not faced with a static scene, but with a geometric performance where elements continuously exchange roles.

Balistreri uses thick, sinuous black outlines – of clear cloisonnist inspiration – to carve out the canvas space, defining a large central eye that acts as the focal point of the entire composition. Around this metaphysical gaze rotate large areas of pure, saturated color: a lilac band crossing the upper part, the bright yellow of a half-sun, a blue triangle evoking the taut shape of a sail, down to delicate red and orange accents that balance the bottom. The large cream-colored area is not a mere background, but living matter that gives breadth and three-dimensionality to the whole. With its 74 centimeters in height, this painting is a true statement of style. Incorporating it into an interior design project means bringing a burst of energy, intellect, and visual joy, perfect for interacting with contemporary design furnishings or for enlivening a minimalist environment.

Artwork Details

Artist: Matteo Balistreri

Technique: Painting on canvas (Flat color fields contrasting with graphic outlines)

Year: March 1992

Subject: Geometric-surreal deconstruction (visual synthesis of a face, marine elements, and acrobatic forms)

Dimensions: H. 74 cm. x W. 54 cm. x D. 3 cm. | H. 29.1" in. x W. 21.3" in. x D. 1.2" in.

Weight: 1.45 kg | 3.2 Lb.

Usage Note
This is not a print or a mass-produced item, but an original and unique work of art dated 1992. The impeccable application of the broad color fields, the decisive graphics of the black lines, and the brilliant interplay of formal deconstruction are not mere decorative expedients, but the most mature expression of the artist's aesthetic research, elevating its value as an absolute guarantee of authenticity. Conceived as a wall art piece with a significant format and strong chromatic impact, it is ideal for embellishing spaces with a lively, eclectic, and cultured character.

Size:

H. 74 cm. x W. 54 cm. x D. 3 cm.

H. 29.1" in. x W. 21.3" in. x D. 1.2" in.

Weight:

1.45 kg
3.2 Lb.

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