Serielles 1970

Victor Bonato, born in 1934, created "Serielles," a work which embodies the cool aesthetic of serial art with its grid of identical convex circles set against a square metal background. Bonato, coming of age in a period marked by rapid industrialization, reflects the shift towards standardization. The rigid arrangement challenges traditional notions of artistic uniqueness and expression, mirroring society's move towards mass production and uniformity. The silver sheen of the metal surface adds to the work's depersonalized feel, evoking the materials of modern industry. This artistic choice encourages us to consider how our identities are shaped by the increasingly standardized environments we inhabit. While the artwork may appear sterile at first glance, its engagement with the aesthetics of mass production serves as a poignant commentary on the evolving relationship between the individual and society. The sameness of each element invites us to find beauty in repetition and to contemplate the subtleties that emerge from such a seemingly rigid framework.