DAVIDE FOLETTI
WROUGHT BRONZE TILES
15 x 61 x 1,7 in - 42 lb
YEAR 2020
UNIQUE EXAMPLE
MARINA is a visually striking metallic composition, made with beaten bronze tiles, arranged to create a suggestive wave-like movement. The title of the work suggests a connection with the sea, and the sinuous shape of the tiles seems to evoke the flow of water, the play of currents and the reflection of light on the sea surface.
The use of beaten bronze gives the work a tactile and material quality that makes it particularly fascinating. Each tile has a unique texture, as if it represented a fragment of a seascape: from the ripples of the water to the encrustations of the rocks, to the golden reflections of the sand in the sun. The slightly inclined arrangement of the tiles helps create a visual rhythm that recalls the perpetual motion of the waves.
The contrast between the cold metal background and the warm bronze tones adds depth to the composition, accentuating the dialogue between stability and movement, between staticity and dynamism.
The work conveys a sense of balance and harmony, but at the same time of energy in continuous transformation. The reference to the sea is evident not only in the title, but also in the choice of textures and the fluctuating movement of the composition. The bronze, with its chromatic variations and worked surfaces, seems almost alive, capable of capturing the light and conveying a sense of depth and movement.
The final effect is that of a work that invites contemplation, a tribute to the changing beauty of the marine environment and to the ability of matter to tell stories through form and surface.
MARINA is a work that skillfully combines technique and poetry. The workmanship of beaten bronze gives uniqueness to each tile, while the rhythmic and harmonious arrangement suggests a deep connection with natural elements. A work that stands out for its ability to evoke the sea not only through representation, but above all through the material and luminous sensation that it transmits to the viewer.