Untitled 1982

Luciano Bartolini created this piece using what appear to be pastels and gold leaf on paper. The work is dominated by the contrast between a dark background and the scattering of geometric forms and curvilinear lines, all suggesting a cosmic theme. Consider the recurring motif of the triangle; it echoes through time, harking back to ancient symbols of aspiration and the connection between the earthly and divine realms. Its gilded rendering here brings to mind the Byzantine mosaics. The triangle's sharp angles may subconsciously evoke tension, yet the warm hue of the gold infuses it with a sense of preciousness. Note the presence of astral-like forms and abstract shapes. They tap into our collective fascination with the cosmos. From ancient star charts to modern abstract expressionism, the sky has always offered itself as a canvas onto which we project our deepest fears and desires. These symbols are not fixed; rather they are in constant flux, echoing the dynamic nature of human experience.