Piotr Uklanski

Galleria Massimo De Carlo, Milan
Acquired by the present owner from the above

This work is in very good condition overall. There are a few scattered shavings which have fallen to the bottom interior of the box. The frame exhibits light evidence of wear and handling.
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Piotr Uklański's impressive body of work includes a series in which he creates framed environments comprised of pencil shavings, which captivate the viewer with their chaotic abstraction composed of humble origins. Known for exploring diverse modes of artistic expression - painting, photography, design and environment installations, Uklański's aesthetic modus operandi defy art historical categorization. The present work, recalls the hypnotic rhythm of Yayoi Kusama's infinity nets while engaging the monochromatic void of color favored by the Minimalists.  Hundreds of black and grey crescent shaped forms litter the Plexiglas surface and are bound by a sheer fixative which beguile the notion of gravity. The formal repetition of the surface is ebbed away by the nuances inherent in the shavings.  Dualing the seemingly simple technique is the impressive scale in which it is rendered, resulting in an arresting and sophisticated synthesis of form, color and texture.