Geografia del muro

By Mimmo Rotella SKU:188830

Mimmo Rotella's "Geografia del Muro," painted in 1956, is an incredibly special artwork. Through his décollage technique, Rotella transforms torn posters into a captivating composition. This masterpiece, emerging during his early career, captures the urban landscape's complexity. "Geografia del Muro" visually maps the layers of time, culture, and human presence found on city walls. Its creation year of 1956 marks a significant period of artistic innovation and social transformation, making it a truly exceptional and evocative painting.

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Title: Mimmo Rotella’s “”Geografia del Muro”” Urban Narratives

Year Painted: 1956

Mimmo Rotella’s captivating artwork, “”Geografia del Muro,”” created in 1956, holds a distinct significance in his artistic journey. Through his innovative décollage technique, Rotella transforms torn posters into a rich and layered visual narrative that echoes the complexities of the urban environment. This masterpiece, emerging during his formative years, serves as a dynamic map of the city’s cultural landscape.

The year 1956 marks a pivotal juncture in Rotella’s exploration of his décollage method and the broader cultural shifts in society. Amid rapid urbanization and evolving artistic practices, “”Geografia del Muro”” emerges as a reflection of both the physical and metaphorical layers found on city walls. Its creation coincides with a period of transition, where artists were reimagining the role of art in the urban milieu.

The title, “”Geografia del Muro,”” translates to “”Geography of the Wall,”” signifying the artwork’s essence—an exploration of the visual and cultural tapestry found on urban surfaces. Through meticulously arranged torn fragments of posters, Rotella captures the traces of time, advertising, and human intervention etched onto city walls.

What sets “”Geografia del Muro”” apart is its ability to provide a multisensory experience of the city. The torn layers of posters, forming an intricate collage, mirror the layers of history, culture, and human activity woven into urban spaces. This dynamic interplay of artistic technique and sociocultural commentary creates an artwork that transcends the visual, inviting viewers to decode the city’s hidden stories.

Beyond its visual allure, “”Geografia del Muro”” prompts reflection on the symbiotic relationship between art and the urban environment. The artwork becomes a visual testament to the city as a canvas, a repository of collective memory and aspirations. It captures the essence of urban life, where messages and imagery accumulate and intermingle.

Rotella’s “”Geografia del Muro”” stands as a tribute to the city as a living organism, shaped by both human agency and the passage of time. Its ability to capture the essence of urban landscapes in torn fragments of beauty makes it a work that resonates on multiple levels. As an embodiment of artistic mastery and cultural observation, this painting cements Rotella’s legacy as an artist who could navigate the intricate terrain of the urban experience.

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Original size:
130 x 134 cm (width x height)
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40 cm
Maximum order width:
122 cm

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