Ritratto Di G 1990

Alberto Biasi made this ‘Ritratto Di G’ with meticulous care. The monochrome palette might seem simple, but it lets the texture and form do all the talking. Look at the way those lines create an almost dizzying sense of depth! The texture is key here, isn’t it? It’s not just a flat surface; it’s got dimension, a real physical presence. That zig-zag pattern in the center almost seems to vibrate, like it’s trying to escape the frame. It’s like Biasi is playing with our perception, making us question what we see. I think it is not an accident that it resembles the moiré patterns that Bridget Riley was making at the same time, the two of them were exploring the same perceptual space, one through painting and one through sculpture. And that’s what art should do, right? Mess with our heads, make us think, and maybe even feel a little seasick in the process!