Rosso 1968

Agostino Bonalumi's "Rosso," presents two red monochrome panels. The initial impression is one of intense color and smooth texture. The two panels are rendered in a glossy red paint, but are not entirely flat. Bonalumi was interested in challenging the traditional boundaries between painting and sculpture. In "Rosso," the shaped canvas pushes the concept of painting into three dimensions, creating a dialogue between surface and depth. The protrusions, almost like hidden forms pushing through the canvas, disrupt the flat picture plane. This effect alters our perception, inviting a new way of seeing. The uniform red color removes any representational elements, emphasizing the physical form of the artwork. "Rosso" becomes not just an object to be viewed, but a presence that occupies and transforms the space around it. The work invites us to consider how simple forms can challenge our perceptions, and how art can be a field of ongoing experimentation.