Rudi Mantofani

The work is in good condition overall, as is the canvas. There is minor wear and handling to the edges, but the paint layers are well-preserved and stable. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed, on stretcher.
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"In Rudi's work, an obvious image will more often than not lead us to an association of an illogical situation so that we endlessly feel [like we are] being invited to interpret the meaning beyond 'the overt forms'. .. The work by 'Jendela' group artists never ceases diffusing 'metaphorical' meanings.  Doubtlessly, these artists notice the risk: people might get them wrong or even fail to understand what they mean. When it comes to the worst, they will only regard different interpretations as something common, ordinary. In such a state, I reckon, they will just comprehend the 'value' of serious undertaking they want to testify. That is but ordinary."

RIZKI A. ZAELANI CITED IN 'THE ORDINARY' EXHIBITION OF ARTIST GROUP 'JENDELA', NADI GALLERY, JULY 20 – AUGUST 1, 2005, P. 18