DAVIDE FOLETTI
OVERLAID ENGRAVED METALS
19,7 x 11,8 x 2,8 in - 9 lb
YEAR 2021
UNIQUE EXAMPLE
METEORA is a work that combines visual strength and technical refinement, creating a powerful impact on the observer. Made with overlapping engraved metals, the composition evokes a luminous rain that seems to fall towards a mirrored sphere, a central element that captures and reflects the surrounding environment.
The effect of the vertical lines engraved on the metal suggests the movement of a falling celestial body, like a meteor passing through the atmosphere, leaving a fiery trail behind it. The contrast between the opaque surfaces and the shiny sphere amplifies the sense of depth and transformation, making the work dynamic and constantly changing depending on the light and the position of the observer.
The oxidized bronze frame adds a further level of intensity, with its irregular shades that recall primordial matter and the passage of time. The skillful use of metallic materials, typical of the artist's style, transforms the cold industrial rigor into an emotional experience, where the boundary between abstraction and reality is blurred.
METEORA is a work that speaks of energy, impact and transformation. The play between incisions, reflections and material overlaps conveys a sense of balance between cosmic force and the delicacy of the moment, offering a visual interpretation of an event as ephemeral as it is grandiose.