THE ARTWORK
In Ugo Nespolo’s ceramic plate for the Premio Bolaffi, geometric shapes and chromatic accents create a lively image within the circular field. The rim, articulated by repeated elements, guides the eye towards the centre, where the colour fields retain a compact, clearly readable structure.
The composition alternates decorative rhythm and differences of colour without losing the object’s unity. The ceramic surface gives the drawing a tangible presence, different from that of a printed sheet. The result invites a simultaneous consideration of the central motif, the rhythm of the rim and the relationship between image and support.
The composition alternates decorative rhythm and differences of colour without losing the object’s unity. The ceramic surface gives the drawing a tangible presence, different from that of a printed sheet. The result invites a simultaneous consideration of the central motif, the rhythm of the rim and the relationship between image and support.