With SOS Intintos, wooden material becomes a collective mask: fifteen thousand hand-painted wooden pieces come together to create an enigmatic face, evoking an ancient rite that dissolves any social barrier.
Characteristics: – Composition of 15,000 hand-painted wooden pieces, assembled to form a monumental face – Material contrast between smooth surfaces and natural wood grain – A reminder of the Ovodda Carnival: soot and symbolic black marks imprinted in the memory – Dialogue between individuality and collectivity, suspended between mask and revealed identity
Technique: Each piece is painted individually and then fixed on a rigid support according to a pattern that reproduces the ritual murmur of the masks.
Materials & finishes: – Wood: fir, cut into small strips and hand painted – Finish: protective matt varnish that enhances the texture and preserves the colours – Support: forex panel, metal frame designed for wall fixing
Dimensions: cm. 150x100x6
Edition: Limited edition of [1] pieces, signed by the artist
Colors: Shades of black and white, with hints of grey in the intermediate shades
Certificate of Authenticity: Included, numbered and signed by the artist
Why love her: – Immediate visual impact – a face that speaks of tradition and unity – Converses with space – ideal for large walls in public and private spaces – Perfect mix between history and modernity – a tribute to Sardinian identity transposed in a modern key – Great investment – limited edition piece, perfect for collectors sensitive to cultural heritage
Contexts of use: Art galleries, cultural spaces, hotel and residence lobbies, modern living spaces that desire a narrative element with a strong impact.
