M E C C A N I S M O

MECCANISMO made with a fusion of oxidized aluminum on bronze sheets, evokes the complexity of mechanical systems, while maintaining a clean and contemplative aesthetic. At first glance, the different and complementary textures of the two materials are striking: the oxidized aluminum, with its irregular and time-marked surface, recalls the idea of a metal that has lived, which carries with it the memory of a use and a function. The bronze, on the other hand, offers a contrast of solidity and warmth, with its well-defined horizontal lines that suggest order and repetition. The gears sculpted in aluminum seem to emerge from the past, a reference to the mechanisms of industrial machines, while the bronze frame with its horizontal veins represents the continuous and regular flow of time, an invitation to reflect on the cyclical nature of mechanical and natural processes. The work invites the viewer to meditate on the dialogue between the industrial past and the technological present. The gears, a symbol of work and production, appear almost fossilized, while the bronze lines recall the perpetual passage of time. This contrast generates a visual tension that stimulates reflection on the relationship between man and machine, nature and industry. The effect of oxidized aluminum, with its cold tones and rough surface, contrasts with the warm elegance of bronze, creating a visual balance that is both dynamic and harmonious.

MECCANISMO manages to convey a sense of power and fragility, a duality that is the very heart of the concept of mechanism. The skillful use of materials and conceptual depth make this work a piece that captures attention and stimulates reflection, celebrating the aesthetics of the industrial world through a contemporary artistic language.