GOLD BUGS BUNNY FOSSIL
US$ 570
Overview
This artwork was last updated 1117 days ago.
2021
Paper, Gold lamina on paper
Edition of 79
Dimensions: 55cm (H) x 55cm (W) x 4cm (D) / 21.7" (H) x 21.7" (W) x 1.6" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
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Artist statement
Hand embossed paper with gold lamina limited edition.
Signed and numbered
Signed certificate of authenticity
Paper size 50x50x0 cm
Framed size 55x55x4 cm
The reason why I created these subjects was to humanize fictional characters into a new type of aesthetics. We never think of cartoon characters in the flesh, so I liked the idea of showing the inner part of their body to show them in a real-world fashion. I also wanted to turn something intended for children into an adult aesthetic. In gold, because they are part of our childhood and imaginary, they are like friends, so they are of great value to us. This is a totally new technique which combines hand made cotton paper embossing and gold lamina.
White wooden frame
100% COTTON PAPER
350gsm
Archival
Acid Free
Gold lamina
Hand embossed
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Artist profile
Alessandro Paglia
Born: 1980
Hometown: Milano
Based in: Milan
Alessandro Paglia is an artist who lives and works in Milan, the Italian capital of design.
With an education and background in product design and over ten years of experience in the field, Alessandro says, “Objects attract me, in particular their aesthetics, textures, materials and volumes. I feel inspired …
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