Sandro Bastioli. Contemporary oil on canvas painting: artwork depicting fenice paving. An artwork of incredible material realism.
Original Painting

Symmetries

Oil on canvas · 100x80 cm

Available
Year
2007
Price
On Request
The Artwork

Symmetries.

A complex, interlocking geometry dominates the central core of the composition. Triangular modules alternate in a tight rhythm between robust bands of horizontal stone. A dark blade of shadow entirely veils the right half of the canvas.

The hyperrealistic technique recreates the centuries-old porosity of this monumental pavement. The oil on canvas revives the worn edges and the golden patina imprinted by time across the surfaces. The observer is invited to study the constructive ingenuity of these silent stones.

The artwork celebrates the resilience of ancient architecture. The canvas conveys a profound reverence for artisanal wisdom. It is a fragment of history, solid and unalterable.

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The artist's voice

"Ancient geometries preserve the breath of centuries. Carved stone is an indestructible form of memory."

Sandro Bastioli